Major changes to dental nurse pay and development revealed by mydentist

Effective from April 1, all qualified dental nurses at mydentist will receive a guaranteed minimum hourly rate of £8.70, more than 11 per cent above the new National Living Wage.

mydentist is introducing five levels of nursing each with guaranteed minimum national pay rates.

The investment has been designed to recognise the importance of dental nurses in every practice and will reward and support them as they gain new skills and experience.

The new nursing structure includes student dental nurses, qualified dental nurses, qualified dental nurses with two plus years’ GDC registration, advanced dental nurses, and finally head dental nurses. Clear criteria for advancement between each role will support nurses in furthering their careers with training organised and provided by the mydentist academy.

Minimum hourly pay for each role will increase by up to 14 per cent. A full-time dental nurse earning the minimum rate will take home an extra £2,288 per year before tax when the changes take effect.