Pulse Connexions recognises the value of dentists as key healthcare professionals with a vital role to play in the UK health sector. We are committed to delivering only the most skilled individuals to our clients and maintaining the high level of dental care in the UK.

Our positions are mostly in new surgeries, equipped with modern state-of-the-art technology. Computerised dental records, on-demand X-ray recall and the latest surgical equipment are matched with a full range of technical and professional skills.

In this environment, you will have access to a wide range of specialist skills, enabling you to deliver high quality dental care to your patients and giving you a key role in a highly professional team. You will also enjoy a programme of continuous professional development, ensuring that your knowledge remains at the cutting edge of current dental practice.

Once you have registered with us, one of our experienced consultants will contact you to discuss your skills, requirements and expectations. Our established client base trusts our screening procedures and the candidates we put forward reflect our aim to provide only the best individuals with specialist career needs.



Dental Nurses

Dental nurses are key members of the dental care team. In the UK, their growing professional status is a key feature of the developing dental care environment.

Pulse Connexions is now actively searching for skilled dental nurses who are able to work to the highest standards and in the most modern surgeries. You will be able to develop your role fully at the cutting edge of your own profession as it evolves and as nursing staff take an even greater responsibility for patient care.

You can expect to be working in the most up to date surgical environment within a supportive and professional team with access to the latest technology and working practices that expose you to a full range of specialist procedures.

Soon after you have registered with us, one of our consultants will contact you. Universal Recruitment Immigration Agency is committed to securing a position that complements your high level of skill and provides excellent career development, training and support to keep you at the very top of your profession.



Dental Hygienists


Dental hygienists play an ever increasing role in the provision of dental care in the UK. Pulse Connexions acknowledges their unique status of holding a position that is professionally independent, yet part of a team.

You can expect to be working in a multi-skilled dental practice and in modern, well equipped surgeries. In most cases you will enjoy an environment that has the very latest equipment, both to support your work as a hygienist and to provide you with the information and auxiliary services you need. This typically includes computerised dental records with full access to x-rays. Your professional skills will earn you a respected place on the dental care team.

Once you have registered with us, one of our team of dedicated consultants will contact you to discuss your next steps. Pulse Connexions is committed to offering attractive salaries and working conditions in modern surgeries with the continuous professional development that your career deserves.



General information for overseas dentists


If you are a dentist, dental hygienist or dental therapist who has qualified overseas and you wish to practice in the UK, you must be registered with the General Dental Council (GDC). The GDC maintains the Dentists Register and the Rolls of Dental Auxiliaries (dental hygienists and dental therapists), by registering all those who wish to legally practise dentistry in the UK and fulfil the Council's entry requirements.

For dentists, there are two categories of registration, full and temporary, although the latter is granted only in certain circumstances:

• Full registration allows you to practice as a dentist in the UK without any restriction. Full registration in the Dentists Register is necessary for dental work not covered by temporary registration. Full registration can be achieved either by holding a recognised degree or diploma or by passing the statutory examination of the GDC.
• Temporary registration enables you to practice dentistry in the United Kingdom for a limited period and in specified posts without the need to take further examinations. Every application for temporary registration is considered individually on its merits.

There are also Specialist Lists. Any registered dentist can work in a particular branch of dentistry (such as orthodontics or oral surgery), but only those on the Specialist List can call themselves 'specialists'. The dentists on these lists will have to demonstrate to the Council that they are qualified to use the title 'specialist'.



International Qualifying Examination


The International Qualifying Examination (IQE) is the statutory examination of the GDC and tests the knowledge and skill of dentists whose primary qualifications are not recognised for full registration with the GDC. Entitlement for registration is gained by successfully completing the examination, which is held at UK dental schools throughout the year.

Overseas candidates outside the European Economic Area (EEA) will be required to produce an original certificate showing a minimum score of 7.0 in each individual section of the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) before they can enter for the IQE.

The IQE comprises of three parts:

• Part A comprises written and oral examinations in the basic sciences and human diseases and an oral examination in clinical dentistry;
• Part B consists of an operative test on a dental manikin; and
• Part C contains written papers in all aspects of dentistry, an examination in clinical dentistry, an oral examination in general dentistry, a practical clinical examination and an examination in medical emergencies.

Parts must be taken consecutively.

All written examinations take the form of MSAs (Multiple Short Answer) questions. Neither past nor model papers will be available. The examination fees will be £550.00 GB sterling for Part A; £650.00 for Part B; £750.00 for Part C. The Council has no objection to candidates taking preparation courses for the IQE.



IQE - Further information and applications


For further details on the IQE examination and to request an information pack which contains an application form, please refer to the GDC web site on our Useful Links page.