With a shortage of dentists in Shetland, now is the perfect time to join NHS Shetland as a public dentist or open your own dental practice in the islands.
Benefits of becoming a dentist in Shetland include:
- Access to up to £9,000 Remote Areas Allowance, on top of your annual salary
- Access to grants and financial help through the Scottish Dental Access Initiative
- On-the-job training and a chance to upskill while in post
- Job variety and the opportunity to work across a range of island communities
- A stress-free commute to work
- The perfect work/life balance
Get in touch
If you're interested in becoming a dentist in Shetland, the islands have three General Dental Practices and the NHS Shetland Public Dental Service. To discuss opportunities, please contact the following:
NHS Shetland Public Dental Service
Antony M. Visocchi
Director of Dentistry, NHS Shetland
Phone: +44 (0)1595 743043
Email: antony.visocchi@nhs.scot
General Dental Practices
Lerwick Dental Practice
4 Market St, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0JN
Phone: +44 (0)1595 690265
Dental Shetland
28 North Rd, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0NQ
Phone: +44 (0)1595 695553
Family Dental
47 North Rd, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0NT
Phone: +44 (0)1595 695225
Email: Stefan Arora; stefanarora@outlook.com