Dental Associate
Dental Associate
2026-03-04
Galway
A dental practice in Galway city centre seeks a motivated dental associate for a part-time role focused on patient care and professional development.
Dentistry jobs
Dental Associate Jobs in Ireland
Are you looking for a new role as a Dental Associate?
We have the tools and resources to find you the most suitable vacancy from various dental associate jobs across bustling Irish and picturesque cities. So, wherever you decide to work as an associate in Ireland, you can count on us to help you find the perfect match.
At Dentistry Jobs Ireland, we are experts in recruiting associates for roles in dental clinics in Ireland. We have a close relationship with many dental clinics all over Ireland; these dental clinics vary significantly in size, location, environment and much more, and so do the roles available as a dental associate. These varying roles differ considerably from each other. Our intelligent matching system helps us understand your ideal job, environment, clinic size, responsibilities, and more. With this information, we can match you with the dental clinics and Dental Associate jobs in Ireland that match your profile. We study both the dental clinics and the candidates to ensure the perfect match can be made.
Looking for a new role is a complex process that takes time and a lot of effort and puts the person looking for the new role in an uncomfortable situation: choosing which dental clinics would suit, preparing any required documents, preparing a CV, the interview and negotiating for a wage. We are here to help with the process, making it as painless as possible and ensuring you get that job you always dreamed of.
Why choose Dentistryjobs.ie
Why Choose us?
Why work with Dentistry Jobs Ireland to find a Dental Associate Job? This is a great question. Dentistry Jobs Ireland dedicates our resources and unquestionable customer-centric focus to help you find the most suitable job. Our unique dental recruitment services go above and beyond to ensure success.
Preparation, Training & Negotiation
Our Service is FREE for you
Our service comes at absolutely no cost to you! We offer our dental recruitment services completely free, ensuring you can land your dream dental assistant position without having to spend a penny.
Support After Placement: Should there be any concerns or dissatisfaction with your new dental assistant role, rest assured, we're here to assist. Whether it's resolving issues or seeking a different position if needed, our commitment to you extends before, throughout, and after your employment. We're dedicated to ensuring your placement success and satisfaction at every step.
Assistance with the registration process
Registration with the Dental Council
We provide comprehensive assistance in compiling the essential documents and navigating the registration process, guaranteeing that you're equipped and ready to embark on your career legally in Ireland. With our help, you will smoothly transition into becoming a certified dental associate by securing your registration with the Dental Council of Ireland, ensuring you meet all the legal prerequisites to practice confidently and competently.
Create a fantastic Irish Standard CV
CV Preparation
Whether you have a perfect CV or are in the position of starting one, we are here to help you finalise and perfect it. Our service includes refining your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to meet the standards expected within Ireland and accentuating your strengths, qualifications, experience, and personal qualities.
This bespoke approach ensures your professional profile is compelling and distinguishes you from prospective employers in the dental sector.
As for Interview Preparation: It is well understood that adequate preparation can make interviews manageable, often taking many by surprise. To counter this, we provide targeted training designed to demystify the interview process for dental roles. By acquiring you with frequently asked questions within the dental profession and refining your techniques for answering them, our goal is to enhance your confidence and composure, making sure you approach the day of the interview with tranquillity and self-assurance.
Our Intelligent Matching System
Get a Job that suits your Goals & Interests
Our intelligent matching system will match you to the clinics that suit your profile, so no awkward interviews, wasted time or uncomfortable placements; we help you to find that perfect dental assistant job of your dreams.
Our aim is the same as yours: to find you a well-paid, enjoyable placement in a job role that suits your needs.
Cost Refunded
Mandatory Language Exam cost Refunded on Placement
We will refund the cost of the language exam, which is required to register in Ireland as a Dentist with the Dentistry Council on successful placement (contact us for details)
We do the negotiating
Get the Wage you Deserve
We are committed to securing the highest possible salary for you. Our innovative approach ensures that dental clinics compete for your expertise, allowing you to see which clinics are keen on bringing you on board and the salary packages they're willing to offer. We're going to take on the task of negotiating your salary, and we're free from any awkward conversations about your earnings expectations.
With our intelligent matching system, you're positioned to receive the best salary offer available. This system invites dental clinics to vie for your services, providing you with the opportunity to compare wage offers from each clinic before you even step into the interview. This ensures you have the leverage and information needed to make the best decision for your career.
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Our Recruitment Process
Helping you find the perfect Dental Associate Job in Ireland with a salary you deserve
Getting to know you
With our intelligent matching system, we aim to understand your motivations and aspirations, crafting a detailed profile to ensure you secure your ideal role.
Registration with the Dental Council of Ireland
We provide guidance and support in acquiring a valid Dental Council of Ireland registration, enabling you to practice legally and safely.
CV Preparation & Interview Training
Prepare to impress potential employers with a CV that adheres to Irish standards and hone your interview skills to communicate effectively.
Intelligent Matching System
Our sophisticated system assesses the best Dental Associate positions that match your professional and personal criteria.
Easy Online Interviews
We set up online interviews with the clinics that match your requirements. Making the process easy and stress free.
Salary & Personal Terms
We then negotiate the best salary and personal terms for you with the dental clinics that you chose from the interviews and get the job contract sent to you, so you can start work as soon as possible.
Some of our Dental Associate Jobs in Ireland
Dental Associate Jobs
We have a large range of jobs available all over Ireland; below is just a sample list. Register with us and we will help you find the perfect match for you
Job Location
Job Category
Job Type
Dental Associate
Dentist Associate
2026-02-03
Dublin
Seeking a Dental associate for full or part-time work at two practices in north Dublin with a large patient base.
Dental Associate
Dental Practitioner
2026-01-29
Dublin
Seeking a Dental associate for full or part-time work at two practices in north Dublin with a large patient base.
Dental Associate
Dental Associate
2026-01-07
Dublin
Seeking a part-time associate dentist to join a modern dental practice with a focus on exceptional patient care and professional development.
Dental Specialist
Dental Specialist
2025-11-24
Dublin
Specialist Oral Surgeon needed to join a multidisciplinary team in a modern clinic in Dublin, filling a three-day position.
Dental Specialist
Dental Specialist
2025-10-21
Cork
Seeking a Specialist Orthodontist for a technology-driven practice offering clinical freedom, flexible hours, and mentorship, requiring eligibility for the specialist list.
Dental Specialist
Dental Expert Kilkenny
2025-10-10
Kilkenny
Part-time orthodontist position available in an established practice in Ireland, requiring IDC and 2+ years of experience.
Dental Specialist
Dental Specialist
2025-10-10
Dublin
Oral Surgeon needed for a multi-disciplinary team in Dublin and Limerick with flexible days and established practices.
Dental Specialist
Dental Expert Dublin
2025-10-10
Dublin
Flexible implantologist positions available in established practices in South Dublin and Kilkenny, requiring specialist registration and residence in Ireland.
Dental Specialist
Dental Specialist
2025-10-12
Kerry
Urgently seeking a prosthodontist for a specialist team in a modern clinic with high earning potential and a long treatment waiting list.
Dental Specialist
Dental Specialist
2025-10-12
Kerry
Urgently seeking an oral surgeon for a modern clinic with a long treatment waiting list and high earning potential.
Dental Specialist
Dental Expert Dublin
2025-09-18
Dublin
Orthodontist needed for a busy practice with modern facilities located one hour south of Dublin.
Dental Specialist
Dental Specialist
2025-09-18
Dublin
Part-time Endodontist and Orthodontist positions available at clinics in Limerick and Dublin with advanced equipment and established patient base.
Dental Specialist
Dental Specialist
2025-09-11
Limerick
Orthodontist needed in a modern clinic with flexible hours and a large patient base.
Dental Associate
Dental Practitioner
2025-07-21
Galway
Full-time Associate Dentist position available at a new state-of-the-art dental practice, offering extensive support, development opportunities, and flexible scheduling.
Dental Associate
Dental Associate
2025-06-18
Galway
Seeking a part-time General Dentist with 2-3 years of experience for a well-established dental practice in Galway, offering commission-based compensation and flexible scheduling.
Dental Associate
Dental Practitioner
2025-05-09
Dublin
A full-time Associate Dentist is sought for a modern dental practice offering extensive support, development opportunities, and flexible working conditions.
Dental Specialist
Dental Professional
2021-08-26
Kildare
Seeking an orthodontist for a busy family dental practice, 2 days per month, with negotiable days.
Dental Associate Jobs Ireland
Finding the Dental Associate Job
Searching through the top-tier Dental Associate positions in Ireland, offering attractive packages, can be daunting, but we are here to make it an exciting, enjoyable, life-changing experience. We have a long list of Dental Clinics across Ireland looking for professionals like you. We do more than match CVs to employers; we aim to get to know you, your goals, your objectives and your ideal dental clinic and work environment so that when we find you a role, it is a perfect fit.
Intelligent Matching System
Our intelligent matching system will ensure that the location, county, work environment, clinic size, work pace, benefits, and salary all match your goals. We aim to help you find that dental clinic that is a perfect match for a Dental Associate like you, but also that you are an ideal match for the dental clinic in terms of experience, attitude and personality. Based on your interests, your personality, your salary goals and your ideal work environment, we help you find that perfect workplace.
Registration in Ireland
If you choose to, we can help you through the process of registration with the Dental Council of Ireland as a certified dental assistant. Including preparing all the documents you need, the language exams and more.
A Better Salary & Work Conditions
We help you prepare your CV, prepare for the interview, and, most importantly, get the wage you deserve. You do not need to haggle for a higher wage; we know the rates of the salary in the dental industry in Ireland, and we aim to get you the salary you deserve. During the matching process, we will provide you with as many matches as possible so you can decide what type of dental clinic is the perfect match for you. The salary of dental assistant jobs in Ireland is considerably higher than that of its European counterparts, and the conditions of employment are very high, with many added benefits.
A wide range of Dental clinics
We have a wide range of dental clinics spread all over Ireland looking for dental assistants. We have dental associate jobs in Dublin, dental associate jobs in Galway, and dental associate jobs in nearly every county of Ireland. We work exclusively with many clinics; they trust us to get better staff. We have large dental clinics with many staff members and small clinics run by one or more dentists; we have dental associate jobs in clinics in busy cities or quiet rural areas of Ireland. With this variety, we have varying dental professional jobs for you to choose from, so not only do you get the perfect role, but you get it in the perfect clinic, depending on your preferences, whether you like a quiet atmosphere or one that is more active and social.
Wide Range of Dental Associate Job Roles Available
We have a wide range of specific Dental Jobs available in Ireland. Also, if you want to work locum or part-time, we have part-time dentistry jobs; if you are more focused on one particular area, we have focused specialities, such as:
If you are looking for a new role as a an associate, why wait? Get started by registering below and get started. We can arrange an onboarding call to get to know you, see your ideal job, and start the process to help you find the dental assistant role of your dreams.
Our Vision
We put in extra effort to match you to the job that suits your goals, not just for today, but for the future, a job where you can learn, grow and develop your skills.
All About Dental Associate Jobs
Dental Associate Jobs
What is a Dental Associate, and what does a Dental Associate do?
Dental associates are qualified dentists who work within a dental practice but are not the practice owners. They typically work under a contract of service or, more commonly, a contract for services, meaning they are self-employed but provide their services within the framework of an established dental practice. This arrangement allows them the flexibility to work in various settings without the responsibilities of owning or managing the practice.
The specific duties and responsibilities of a dental associate can vary based on the dental practice's size, location, and the agreement between the associate and the practice owner. The arrangement allows dentists to gain experience, build their skills, and potentially prepare for opening their own practice in the future or continue to enjoy the flexibility and reduced responsibilities that come with being an associate.
To work as a Dental Associate in Ireland, you must hold a recognised dental degree, be registered with the Dental Council of Ireland, and have professional indemnity insurance among other things.
Yes, if English is not your first language, you may be required to provide evidence of proficiency in English, such as a satisfactory score in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or an equivalent English language test. Generally you should have a C1 level English.
Yes, but your qualifications must be recognised by the Dental Council of Ireland. You may also need to pass certain examinations or fulfil additional requirements depending on where you obtained your qualifications.
Salaries can vary widely depending on experience, location, and the specific dental practice. However, we strive to negotiate the best possible salary for our candidates. Our system will match you to clinics that offer a salary that you are happy with.
Specialist associates have additional training and qualifications in specific areas of dentistry. Common specialties include: Orthodontics: Focusing on diagnosing, preventing, and treating dental and facial irregularities. Periodontics: Specializing in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants. Endodontics: Focused on root canal treatment and other procedures involving the interior of the tooth. Paediatric Dentistry: Specializing in dental treatment for children and adolescents. Oral Surgery: Involving surgical treatment for diseases, injuries, and defects of the hard and soft tissues of the face, mouth, and jaws.
You can see from the brief list above that the job of a dental associate is an exciting one that can vary significantly from one dental clinic, and for this reason, it is crucial to have a thorough interview with a prospecting dental clinic that may want to hire you, so you can see if the job role and responsibilities match your requirements.
Dental Assistant Jobs Ireland
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