Annual Salary
£28,000 to £43,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Dental therapists carry out routine treatments prescribed by a dentist.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: between 8am and 6pm;
There will be
4% more Dental therapist jobs in 2027.
As a dental therapist, you could:
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could work at a dental practice, in an NHS or private hospital or at a school.
You can get into this job through a university course or an apprenticeship.
You'll need a degree or diploma in dental therapy approved by the General Dental Council.
If you're a qualified dental hygienist or dental nurse, you might be able to do a part time course with a dental school to become a dental therapist.
You might be able to get additional student finance support through the NHS Learning Support Fund.
Work experience
You'll need to get work experience in healthcare shadowing a dental therapist or a dental hygienist.
You'll usually need:
You could start by doing the Dental Nurse Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.
With experience, you could then do a degree or diploma whilst working to become a dental therapist.
You'll usually need:
You can find out more about becoming a dental therapist from Health Careers.
With experience you could:progress to dental practice manager; become self employed and set up your own practice; move into research or teaching; do further training or go into orthodontic therapy
You'll need: