Dental nurse pay in Edinburgh April 2026

Dental nurses have the job of helping dentists and their patients.

They can work in a hospital, or an NHS or private dentist practice.

This job may involve:

• Greeting patients at reception
• Answering the phone and emails
• Updating patient information
• Preparing and sterilising instruments for the dentist
• Keeping patients comfortable

If you want to apply for a dental nurse job, you might need the following:

• Some GCSEs, a Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing or a relevant apprenticeship
• Accepted as a trainee at a dentist practice
• Registered with the General Dental Council
• Pass background checks
• The right to work in the UK