Helping Dentists Build Rewarding Careers.
Helping Practices Build Exceptional Teams.
DEQ Dental Recruitment connects dental practices across England and Wales with qualified dentists for permanent, locum, associate, PLVE and mentorship opportunities. Whether you're looking for your next opportunity or hiring exceptional dental talent, we make recruitment simple, professional and personal.
500+
Placements made
98%
Client retention rate
72hrs
Average locum turnaround
100%
GDC & DBS verified
Connecting Dental Practices with Exceptional Dentists
We help dental practices across England and Wales recruit permanent, locum and PLVE dentists while supporting clinicians in finding the right career opportunities.
Permanent Recruitment
Helping practices recruit permanent dentists who fit their team, culture and long-term goals.
View serviceLocum Recruitment
Reliable locum dentists available when your practice needs immediate cover.
View servicePLVE & Mentorship
Supporting overseas-qualified dentists through PLVE placements and mentorship opportunities.
View serviceAssociate Placements
Matching associate dentists with practices offering genuine career growth.
View serviceLatest dental vacancies
Explore current permanent, locum, associate and PLVE dental vacancies from practices across England and Wales.
Locum Dentist
Northern Quarter Dental
- Location
- Manchester · North West
- Salary
- £500 - £600 per day
Associate Dentist
Headrow Smile Studio
- Location
- Leeds · Yorkshire
- Salary
- £90,000 - £110,000
Principal Dentist
Harbourside Dental Practice
- Location
- Bristol · South West
- Salary
- £100,000 - £130,000
Specialist dental recruitment, built on trust
We connect dental practices and dentists across England and Wales through specialist recruitment, rigorous compliance and personal support.
Recruit with confidence
Every candidate is GDC-verified, with current DBS, references and right-to-work documentation checked before introduction.
Specialist dental recruitment, built on trust
We work exclusively in dental recruitment, understanding clinical roles, practice needs and PLVE pathways for overseas-qualified dentists.
Move quickly, without compromise
Locum cover within days and permanent shortlists within a fortnight, without cutting corners on quality.
Feel supported at every stage
Personal, responsive support for practices and clinicians from first conversation through to a successful placement.
Start your recruitment journey with DEQ
Hiring for your practice?
Fill your vacancies with confidence. We'll connect you with vetted, GDC-registered dental professionals quickly without compromising on quality.
Register your practiceLooking for your next role?
Register your interest and our specialist consultants will help match you with the right dental opportunities.
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