Associate Dentist

We are seeking an experienced and motivated General Dentist to take on a large existing list within Aviemore Dental & Implant Clinic.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine hands‑on patient care with a meaningful leadership role within a well‑established, highly respected dental practice in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.

Aviemore Dental & Implant Clinic is a long‑established private dental practice that has served the local community for over 30 years
. The practice has built its reputation on quality, trust and delivering first‑class dentistry, with a strong focus on long‑term patient care.

The practice is patient‑centred and committed to providing high‑quality dentistry for the whole family. Prevention is central to the practice philosophy, alongside a commitment to continual professional development and keeping clinical knowledge and skills up to date.

The clinic also has a particular strength in dental implant treatment
, offering patients comprehensive implant consultations and modern treatment options to restore missing teeth and improve both oral health and quality of life.

This is an opportunity to join a practice with an established reputation while having genuine influence over its next chapter.

We are looking for a clinician who is not only an excellent dentist, but someone who wants to make a wider contribution to the practice.

You will ideally be:

• A GDC‑registered dentist with strong clinical experience

• A natural leader who communicates with clarity and builds trust

• Committed to high‑quality, patient‑centred care

• Motivated to develop and support colleagues

• Interested in clinical governance, standards and continuous improvement

• Commercially aware and interested in practice performance

• Comfortable working collaboratively with the Practice Manager and wider team

• Enthusiastic about shaping the future direction of an established practice

• Someone who sees leadership as an opportunity to make a positive difference to patients and colleagues

Whether you are already in a leadership position or are an experienced clinician ready to take the next step, we would be keen to hear from you.

• A supportive and collaborative environment where leadership is encouraged

• The flexibility to choose the pathway that best fits how you want to contribute

• Protected leadership time alongside your clinical work

• Ongoing professional development and leadership support

• The opportunity to influence how care is delivered every day

• A clear and transparent shared ownership model for those who want it

• The opportunity to work within an established practice with strong community relationships

• Access to the wider support, infrastructure and clinical network of Portman Dentex

There are few places that offer the combination of professional opportunity and lifestyle that Aviemore provides.

Situated in Badenoch and Strathspey
, Aviemore sits within the Cairngorms National Park, surrounded by spectacular mountains, ancient Caledonian pine forests, lochs and the River Spey. It is a vibrant Highland community and a year‑round destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

For those who enjoy an active lifestyle, the area offers exceptional opportunities for walking, mountain biking, skiing, snow sports, climbing, water sports and wildlife experiences
. The surrounding Cairngorms are home to some of Scotland’s most spectacular landscapes, while Rothiemurchus, Loch Morlich and the Cairngorm Mountains are all close by.

Aviemore is also a great base for exploring the wider Highlands, with nearby communities including Boat of Garten, Carrbridge, Kincraig, Kingussie, Newtonmore, Grantown-on-Spey and Nethy Bridge
.

Despite its Highland setting, Aviemore is well connected…