JOB DETAILS

Associate Dentist

CompanyPortmanDentex
LocationLeighton Buzzard
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 18, 2026
About The Company
Good dental care really matters. We provide dental care for 1.5 million patients every year across the UK and Ireland. Today, we support over 370 practices, partner with more than 2,400 clinicians and empower more than 4,500 practice colleagues – to enable better health and happiness across lifetimes. Our practices are integral parts of their local communities, and we support our clinicians and practice teams to deliver the best care possible for their patients, every day. We know that every patient and every community is unique. As a dental group we strive to balance celebrating the individuality of our clinicians and practices, with using the benefits of our scale and commitment to deliver excellent dental care. We’re also part of the wider Portman Healthcare International Group which has a presence in five European countries.
About the Role

Job Description

If you’re a Dentist looking to work with a supportive practice team in the Leighton Buzzard area, we have a new opportunity to join us in a private only capacity at our Peartree Dental Practice.

About the role and practice

Pear Tree Dental Practice is a well-established practice in Leighton Buzzard (LU7 1HJ) with an excellent reputation for delivering outstanding service and care to both our private and NHS patients. A stones throw to the town centre, this practice boasts a British Dental Association's Good Practice Gold Membership.

  • Working Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9 - 5
  • Predominantly private patient list with very small children only NHS contract
  • 3 air-conditioned surgeries
  • Supportive team including experienced receptionists, dental nurses, and Practice Manager
  • Free car park on-site

What do you get in return?

By joining PortmanDentex, you’ll be part of a 370+ practice business, which is predominantly focused on private dentistry.

We are here to reimagine group dentistry and wellness, using our scale and commitment to make this a reality. Our values of celebrating individuality, aiming higher and growing together enable happier and healthier futures for all our clinicians, colleagues and patients.

This means you get access to our large network of like-minded clinicians, as well as being surrounded by skilled practice teams who’ll partner with you to deliver exceptional patient care.  The support doesn’t end there though, we also offer:

  • Full clinical freedom – meaning you can use your preferred equipment, materials, labs, and referral pathways to deliver the best level of care to your patients. We’ll champion you as a self-employed clinician, and ensure you always retain your unique identity
  • Access to first class marketing, branding, and business support – enabling you to maximise your diary utilisation
  • Mentoring and CPD – we can connect you with clinical mentors to guide and advise you, as well as running regular CPD events with some of our best-in-class dentists and specialists
  • Support from Clinical Leads – we have a team of practising clinicians who split their week between delivering outstanding care to their patients, and acting as a key link between our clinicians and the wider business.

To find out more, get in touch with our Clinical Recruitment Partner Matthew at [email protected]

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, disability, age, or nationality.

  • Contract Type: Associate / Contractor
  • PortmanDentex Location: Leighton Buzzard - PearTree Dental Practice
  • Vacancy Type: Dentist
  • Department: Practices - South
  • Key Skills
    Private DentistryPatient CareClinical AutonomyNHS DentistryTreatment Planning
    Categories
    Healthcare
    Benefits
    Full Clinical FreedomMarketing And Branding SupportBusiness SupportMentoringContinuing Professional Development (CPD)Clinical Lead SupportFree On-site Parking
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    Provide high-quality dental care to a predominantly private patient list at the Pear Tree Dental Practice. Collaborate with a supportive team of nurses and receptionists to deliver outstanding clinical service.
    📋Job Type
    part time
    📊Experience Level
    2-5
    💼Company Size
    460
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    24 hours
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