Associate Dentist
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
This role offers excellent earning potential, comprehensive support, and modern working conditions, making it highly competitive in the dental market.
- Strong income potential with NHS and private mix.
- Access to continuous professional development.
- Modern facilities support effective patient care.
Pros
- Good remuneration structure with NHS and private earnings.
- Strong support system including professional development and marketing assistance.
- Modern facilities and technology that enhance patient care.
Cons
- Limited working days (only Thursday and Friday).
- Self-employed status may come with additional administrative responsibilities.
Who it's for
Mid-Level / Experienced • Part-time, self-employed
Good fit
- Experienced dentists looking for part-time work.
- Those interested in a self-employed status with growth opportunities.
Not recommended for
- Novice dentists still gaining foundational skills.
- Individuals seeking a traditional full-time role.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
We’re looking for an Associate Dentist to partner with us on a self-employed basis at our established Bupa Dental Care practice in the City of Lisburn, Northern Ireland.
Associate Dentist opportunity details
• 2 days per week - Thursday & Friday [08:00-16:00 hrs]
• NHS plus private earning potential to grow your business
• Industry-leading offers and resources for professional growth and business support – find out more below
About Bupa Dental Care Lisburn
Established with 4 surgeries, modern working environment, fully computerised, Dentally software, digital x-ray, OPG, Rotary Endo, and Apex Locator. Experienced associates delivering dental services, supported by a team of fully-trained qualified professional support staff.
• Access to Hygienist
• Car parking available local to the practice
• Located on the high street, in the heart of the City Centre with shops and cafes on our doorstep
• Supportive & friendly team
Our practice offers Bupa Smile Plan - a payment plan that allows patients to spread the cost of their routine preventive dentistry throughout the year. This enables our patients to budget for their dental care and encourages regular attendance helping to maintain their oral health. For you it means a more stable revenue stream from a loyal patient base with absolutely no fees or admin costs - you get paid for the services you offer in line with private pricing.
Partnering with Bupa also means the unique opportunity to provide dental treatment to our insurance customers, improving your revenue streams and growing any private work you wish to undertake.
Work with Bupa, Thrive at Bupa
• In-house CPD events
• Professional development opportunities
• Large clinical support network
• Referral Portal
• 5% rebate on spend with Bupa Labs
Access to Bupa Healthcare
• Discounted health insurance with medical history disregarded
• Preferential rates to Bupa Menopause plan
• Suite of wellbeing resources available
Additional benefits
• An Invisalign discount course and savings on labs bills (20 % iGO and 46% on comprehensive treatment)
• Implant discount- Straumann, Astra, Nobel Biocare and Zimmer Biomet
• Receive up to £3,000 referral fee for referring Clinicians & Support Staff (Ts & Cs apply)
• Highest standards of clinical governance and expert practice support - giving you the time to concentrate on delivering excellent patient care
• Access to an in-house complaint team
• Practice level marketing support to help you grow your business
• Network of 380+ practices making it easier to relocate
Why we're different: As the only corporate dental provider in the UK not backed by private equity, we’re in a unique position. We’re committed to the UK dental industry for the long-term – both private and NHS – and are ready to treat not just today’s patients, but generations to come.
Furthermore, as a limited liability company Bupa has no shareholders, so we’re able to focus 100% on delivering a great service for our customers. We are run commercially to ensure we remain competitive, but Bupa reinvests 100% of its profits to help provide better care for patients across the world.
To discuss the opportunity and your options available for this position, contact our Clinical Resourcing Business Partner:
Tina Louise Thomas
tina.thomas@bupadentalcare.co.uk
07935 600595
To find out more about working with us, find us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of people representing the communities and customers we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.
Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer.
