- Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases.
- Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
- Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain
Dental therapist | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Dental therapists carry out routine treatments prescribed by a dentist.
Dental therapists typically work around 39 to 41 hours per week.
As a Dental therapist you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 33,876 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Dental therapist
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34,723 GBP
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33,535 GBP
Average salary for part-time Dental therapist
Average salary for full-time Dental therapist
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21,607 GBP
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20,622 GBP
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29,504 GBP
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33,876 GBP
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33,535 GBP
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34,723 GBP
Salary over time for Dental therapist
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33,328 GBP
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33,255 GBP
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32,859 GBP
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32,386 GBP
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32,753 GBP
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32,838 GBP
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33,876 GBP
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35,696 GBP
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38,105 GBP
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Dental therapist and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Dental therapist.
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Dental therapist. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Dental therapist interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
