Position: Associate Dentist 2-3 days a week

Application Deadline: 28/02/2026

Join our Dynamic Dental Team in the heart of Yarm, North Yorkshire!
Make Yarm & Enhance Dental your New Professional Home

About Us

Welcome to our well-established, independently owned private practice, nestled in the picturesque market town of Yarm, voted ‘the Best High Street in Britain’. Our location boasts a classy, vibrant social scene with a rich array of pubs, restaurants, wine bars, and independent shops. Experience the perfect blend of small-town charm and city conveniences with York, Leeds, and Newcastle just an hour away.

Why Yarm?

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Iconic bustling market town and quaint High Street: A scenic walk/commute from highly desirable yet affordable homes.

Your Role

Provide compassionate, respectful dental care in a comfortable and relaxing environment.

Enjoy the luxury of longer appointments to engage your patients in thorough consultations to build strong patient relationships.

Utilise the latest dental technology including CEREC Omnicam, iTero 5D Plus scanner, CBCT/OPG, rotary endo, soft-tissue laser, microscope, intraoral and DSLR cameras and more in our air-conditioned premises.

Collaborate with our caring and competent reception and nursing team.

We Offer…

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A robust onboarding programme so you will get to grips with our practice and systems straight away.

You Choose ~ A traditional percentage-paid associate role +/-

An initial 6 month employed position to help you settle in and ease any earning pressures.

An initial 6-12 month fully mentored employed position, where you can benefit from a structured mentorship with our highly skilled & experienced principal dentist in treatment planning, case discussion and consultation skills.

Seeking Candidates who resonate with what we stand for
and who can offer the following

Are GDC registered and fully qualified.

Aspire to continuously learn and improve.

Prioritise high standards of patient care and internal customer service.

Possess strong communication skills and professional ambitions.

Apply

before 28th February 2026

If these values and this offer is making your heart sing than we invite you to apply before 28th February 2026 by sending your C.V. plus a cover letter, telling us what you can bring to our practice – if you have a portfolio then please do share that too, to smile@enhancedentalcare.co.uk

Join us and be part of a practice that values growth, community, and exceptional dental care.

About Peter Farrage, owner of Enhance Dental Care since 2005

University of Newcastle upon Tyne – Bachelor of Dental Surgery (1993)
University of Chester – Post Graduate Diploma in Endodontics (2014)
University of Warwick – dental implant placement 1 year course
Paul Tipton – Restorative Dentistry 1 year course, Aesthetic Dentistry 1 year course
Attendee at various dental conferences, including The Dentistry Show, World Aesthetic Congress, BACD, BDA, British Endodontic Society and more.
All required CPD, including radiology, CPR and emergencies, plus day/weekend courses in Smilefast, Quick Straight Teeth, Smilelign, Sleep Clench Inhibitor.

Chris Barrow – various programmes over the last 20 years. A client since 2004.
Ian Kinnery – Action Coaching
Ashley Latter – Ethical Sales Training
Paul McKenna and Richard Bandler – NLP Practitioner, NLP Master Practitioner
Scotwork – Advancing Negotiation Skills
Steven Green – Elite

British Dental Association
British Endodontic Society
College of General Dentistry (Associate Fellow)
British Association of Private Dentistry
British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (Full member, lapsed)
Yarm Business Forum

Mera Peak Himalayas trek – £3000+ raised for Asthma UK
Ring of Fire trek, 4 volcanoes in the Andes – £2500+ raised for MIND
Inca Trail charity walk – £2000+ raised for Bridge2Aid
Kilimanjaro climb – Leeds Food Bank
Yorkshire 3 Peaks hike , Hadrians’s Wall hike– British Heart Foundation
Dentist volunteer for Young Smiles for Romania
Annual sponsor of local Rotary charity golf tournament
Regular contributor to local charities and school raffles.

What’s On

Gigs, comedy, shows, theatre, cinema and more in Yarm and locally (within 10-20 minutes):

The Princess Alexandra Auditorium
and Friarage Theatre

ARC
Stockton Arts Centre

Stockton
Globe

Middlesbrough
Town Hall

Forum Theatre
Billingham

Darlington
Hippodrome

Showcase Cinema
Middlesbrough

Cineworld
Middlesbrough

Vue Cinema
Darlington

Plus, within an hour’s drive, everything that the cities of Newcastle, Leeds, Sunderland, York and Durham have to offer.

What Our Yarm Patients Say

      EXCELLENT  
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   Lesley Shanley 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Having been referred by my dentist to Enhance for a possible implanted front tooth because of a tricky root canal problem, I was apprehensive about my visit.
I needn't have been. From my initial examination by Peter I was informed that root canal work could be carried out therefore possibly saving me from having an implant.
Still slightly worried about the outcome, I had the work carried out today. I knew it wouldn't  be straightforward but everything was carried out so professionally, talking me through everything. I walked out with canal treatment completed and still had my front tooth!!!!
I think the music helped!!😊😅
Thank you so much Peter and to your dental nurse and the reception girls. ❤️
  
 
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   Steve Atkinson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent friendly staff - Assisted me all through
the visits
  
 
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   Joel Morgan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 
  
 
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   Susan Alderson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Pete  perfect as usual with my crown today,  calmed me down made me smile absolute the best , thank you
Mandy
  
 
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   Daisy 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ashley is my dentist and is always welcoming, cheerful and makes you feel comfortable and at ease! I had composite bonding done today, two of my teeth were done very poorly by another dentist many years ago and Ashley removed the old composite and re done them better than I could have ever wished for. Ashley has completely restored my smile, she is so thorough and an absolute perfectionist! She really took the time to ensure they were the best they could be. I’m over the moon. The outcome is even better than I hoped! I would never go anywhere else, Ashley is the best! Thank you so much :-) x
  
 
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   Ruth Fraser 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’m a terribly nervous patient. My appointment was for 2 hours as I needed a  crown and filling. Ashley was so patient and reassuring, completely relaxed which in turn helped me relax. The result was excellent and I’ve suffered no pain of discomfort since the treatment. Certainly feeling more confident about any treatment if needed in the future.
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Jade Williams 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a bad experience with NHS dentist. Decided to use Enhance. Ashleigh has completely fixed my teeth! I'm more confident and would never go to any other dentist again. 100% would recommend 👌
  
 
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   Richard Beattie 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot recommend Enhance Dental Care and Ashley highly enough! My teeth were in a real mess, I needed an extraction, a replacement filling, composite bonding, and whitening. Having a deep-rooted fear of the dentist, I was incredibly nervous, but Ashley put me at ease straight away. She is so friendly and took the time to explain every procedure clearly. All the staff are great, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. If you’re nervous about dental work, this is the place to go!
  
 
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   Hazel Ross 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Flora made me feel relaxed at my hygiene visit today. She is very patient and caring,  taking time to explain everything,  thank you.
  
 
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   Jodie 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I simply cannot recommend Enhance Dental Care enough. The service I received from beginning to end of my treatment was second to none. I had a root filling and crown fitted all in one appointment. The procedure went swimmingly and was almost enjoyable (said nobody ever) but I think the fact Oasis was playing in the background helped a lot. I am extremely happy with the outcome. I had no pain afterwards and could eat on it the very next day. I actually forget it’s even there, it feels just like a normal tooth. I have already recommended this practice to others and will continue to do so. Thank you Dr Farrage for curing my dental phobia. I think I’d trust you with my life!! Will definitely return.

Lesley Shanley

Having been referred by my dentist to Enhance for a possible implanted front tooth because of a tricky root canal problem, I was apprehensive about my visit. I needn't have been. From my initial examination by Peter I was informed that root canal work could be carried out therefore possibly saving me from having an implant. Still slightly worried about the outcome, I had the work carried out today. I knew it wouldn't be straightforward but everything was carried out so professionally, talking me through everything. I walked out with canal treatment completed and still had my front tooth!!!! I think the music helped!!😊😅 Thank you so much Peter and to your dental nurse and the reception girls. ❤️

Steve Atkinson

Excellent friendly staff - Assisted me all through the visits

Joel Morgan

Susan Alderson

Pete perfect as usual with my crown today, calmed me down made me smile absolute the best , thank you Mandy

Daisy

Ashley is my dentist and is always welcoming, cheerful and makes you feel comfortable and at ease! I had composite bonding done today, two of my teeth were done very poorly by another dentist many years ago and Ashley removed the old composite and re done them better than I could have ever wished for. Ashley has completely restored my smile, she is so thorough and an absolute perfectionist! She really took the time to ensure they were the best they could be. I’m over the moon. The outcome is even better than I hoped! I would never go anywhere else, Ashley is the best! Thank you so much :-) x

Ruth Fraser

I’m a terribly nervous patient. My appointment was for 2 hours as I needed a crown and filling. Ashley was so patient and reassuring, completely relaxed which in turn helped me relax. The result was excellent and I’ve suffered no pain of discomfort since the treatment. Certainly feeling more confident about any treatment if needed in the future.

Jade Williams

Had a bad experience with NHS dentist. Decided to use Enhance. Ashleigh has completely fixed my teeth! I'm more confident and would never go to any other dentist again. 100% would recommend 👌

Richard Beattie

I cannot recommend Enhance Dental Care and Ashley highly enough! My teeth were in a real mess, I needed an extraction, a replacement filling, composite bonding, and whitening. Having a deep-rooted fear of the dentist, I was incredibly nervous, but Ashley put me at ease straight away. She is so friendly and took the time to explain every procedure clearly. All the staff are great, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. If you’re nervous about dental work, this is the place to go!

Hazel Ross

Flora made me feel relaxed at my hygiene visit today. She is very patient and caring, taking time to explain everything, thank you.

Jodie

I simply cannot recommend Enhance Dental Care enough. The service I received from beginning to end of my treatment was second to none. I had a root filling and crown fitted all in one appointment. The procedure went swimmingly and was almost enjoyable (said nobody ever) but I think the fact Oasis was playing in the background helped a lot. I am extremely happy with the outcome. I had no pain afterwards and could eat on it the very next day. I actually forget it’s even there, it feels just like a normal tooth. I have already recommended this practice to others and will continue to do so. Thank you Dr Farrage for curing my dental phobia. I think I’d trust you with my life!! Will definitely return.

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