Book trusted temporary dental staff, fast
Don't let an empty surgery cost you. Locum Hands supplies pre-screened locum nurses, hygienists, therapists and dentists to practices across the UK — for planned cover and last-minute emergencies alike.
Why practices choose us
- Every locum pre-screened and compliant
- Rapid response for last-minute sickness
- Nurses, hygienists, therapists & dentists
- Transparent pricing, no hidden fees
- A real person to call, every time
Cover your rota in four steps
- 1
Tell us your needs
Send a booking enquiry with the role, location, dates and duration.
- 2
We match
We identify available, pre-screened professionals who fit your requirements.
- 3
We confirm
We verify compliance and confirm the booking and details with you.
- 4
They arrive ready
Your locum turns up briefed and ready to deliver a full day's care.
The right hands for every gap
From a single day's nurse cover to ongoing clinical support, we supply the full range of dental roles.
- Dental Nurses
- Chairside support for every specialism
- Dental Hygienists
- Keep your hygiene book running
- Dental Therapists
- Maximise capacity and access
- Dentists
- Associate-style locum cover
Last-minute cover? We're ready.
Sickness doesn't give notice. When you need cover today or tomorrow, we move fast to mobilise vetted staff so your list still runs and your patients are looked after.
Want to plan ahead? Read our guide on covering staff shortages without downtime
Tell us what you need
Share your requirements and we'll come back to you quickly with available, fully-vetted locum staff. For urgent cover, mention the date and we'll prioritise your request.
- No obligation — get a quote and availability first.
- Your details are validated and stored securely.
- Need to talk now? Contact the team
Need cover you can count on?
Join the UK practices that trust Locum Hands to keep their surgeries running. Send an enquiry today.