Find dental locum work that fits your life
Whether you're a dental nurse, hygienist, therapist or dentist, Locum Hands helps you find flexible locum placements across the UK. Register once, set your availability, and let suitable work come to you.
Roles we place
- Dental NursesFrom newly qualified to highly experienced
- Dental HygienistsNHS and private placements
- Dental TherapistsMake the most of your full scope
- DentistsAssociate-style locum cover, UK-wide
Curious about pay and getting started? Read our locum guide
The benefits of locum work, made simple
Total flexibility
You choose your days, hours and locations. Accept the bookings that suit you and decline the ones that don't.
Competitive, transparent pay
Know exactly what you'll earn, with fair rates and no hidden deductions — plus premiums for short-notice cover.
Compliance made easy
We help keep your GDC registration, indemnity, DBS and immunisation records organised so you're always ready.
Work near you, UK-wide
Set your location preferences and get matched with placements close to home — or further afield if you fancy it.
Real human support
A friendly team that knows your name and has your back, from your first placement onwards.
Free to join
It's completely free for professionals. We're paid by the practices that book you.
Join in minutes
Fill in your details and our team will verify your information and be in touch about suitable bookings. It's free, and you're never under any obligation to accept a placement.
- We'll only use your details to match you with locum work.
- Your data is validated and stored securely.
- Prefer to talk first? Contact us
Got questions before you register?
Browse our FAQs for professionals or get in touch with the team — we're happy to help.