Specialist Orthodontist / Dentist with Special Interest in Orthodontics
Private Dentistry – Central London
Locations: ODL Dental Clinic and London Orthodontic Clinic
Job type: Part-time, with a planned increase in days
Commitment: Ability to increase to two or three days per week within six months
Working pattern: Flexible days by agreement
Engagement: Self-employed associate
Remuneration: Competitive and aligned with experience and case volume; details to be discussed
The Opportunity
ODL Dental Clinic and London Orthodontic Clinic are seeking an experienced and ambitious Specialist Orthodontist or Dentist with a Special Interest in Orthodontics to join our growing private clinical team.
You will work closely with experienced Orthodontic Therapists and a skilled multidisciplinary team. You will benefit from established patient demand, strong internal referrals and comprehensive clinical and operational support.
This role is suited to a confident clinician with significant experience managing fixed appliance and clear aligner cases from initial assessment through to treatment completion.
Why Join Us?
- Work within a Diamond Apex Invisalign Provider
- Benefit from established orthodontic demand and internal referrals
- Work alongside experienced Orthodontic Therapists and GDC-registered dental nurses
- Access advanced digital workflows, including intraoral scanning, 3D treatment planning and treatment simulation
- Receive strong clinical, administrative and operational support
- Work across two established Central London clinics
- Enjoy flexible working days by agreement
- Grow your private patient base and professional profile
- Join an independent dental group that has received over 25 industry awards
About Us
ODL Dental Clinic and London Orthodontic Clinic are part of an established and forward-thinking private dental group with:
- More than two decades of patient trust and loyalty
- Recognition as Practice of the Year 2025 and Team of the Year 2025
- A diverse and inclusive team
- A multidisciplinary clinical environment supporting collaboration and internal referrals
- Approximately 80% of our dental nurses are registered with the GDC
- Continued investment in technology, facilities and clinical development
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake orthodontic assessments, diagnosis and treatment planning
- Deliver and oversee fixed appliance and Invisalign treatments
- Manage patients from initial assessment through active treatment, completion and retention planning
- Prescribe treatment and provide clinical guidance to Orthodontic Therapists
- Review patient progress and make appropriate clinical adjustments
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records
- Meet all relevant clinical governance, regulatory and compliance requirements
- Work collaboratively with the Practice Principal and multidisciplinary team
- Deliver consistently high clinical standards and an excellent patient experience
Essential Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be currently registered with the General Dental Council
- Be either:
- Registered on the GDC Specialist List in Orthodontics; or
- A dentist with recognised postgraduate training and demonstrable orthodontic experience
- Hold an MSc, MClinDent or another relevant postgraduate qualification in Orthodontics
- Have at least five years’ relevant orthodontic experience
- Have personally led and completed a minimum of 200 orthodontic cases from start to finish
- Have managed those cases from assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning through active treatment, completion and retention planning
- Have substantial fixed appliance experience
- Be confident independently treatment-planning and managing Invisalign or other clear aligner cases
- Be appropriately trained, competent and indemnified
- Have strong communication, clinical judgement and record-keeping skills
- Have the right to work in the United Kingdom
Shortlisted candidates may be asked to discuss an appropriately anonymised case portfolio or case log. Patient-identifiable information should not be submitted with the initial application.
Desirable Experience
- Experience prescribing treatment and providing clinical direction to Orthodontic Therapists
- Experience in a busy private orthodontic or dental setting
- Confidence using digital scanners and orthodontic treatment-planning systems
- Strong consultation, case presentation and patient communication skills
What We Offer
- Competitive remuneration aligned with experience and case volume
- Established orthodontic patient demand
- Strong internal referral opportunities
- Flexible working days
- A part-time opportunity with the potential to increase days
- Clinical support from experienced Orthodontic Therapists and dental nurses
- Comprehensive administrative and operational support
- Modern orthodontic technology and digital workflows
- Professional development opportunities
- Opportunities to grow your private patient base
- The opportunity to work across ODL Dental Clinic and London Orthodontic Clinic
How to Apply
Apply through Indeed with your CV and a brief supporting statement.
Applications may also be sent to [email protected].
Suitable applicants will be invited to an initial discussion and clinical interview.
ODL Dental Clinic and London Orthodontic Clinic are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment.
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship now or in the future?
- Do you hold a recognised postgraduate qualification specifically in Orthodontics?
- Have you personally led and completed at least 200 orthodontic cases from initial assessment through to treatment completion and retention planning?
- Which days are you currently available?
- Can you increase your availability to two or three days per week within six months?
Experience:
- Orthodontics: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
