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Dental Nurse Salary

  • 21-09-2012 8:53am
    #1
    Robyn28
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ✭


    Hi im looking for some advice. I'm qualified 5 years with 7 years experience in total. May I also add I covered all education fees myself! I work in the surgery assisting dentist and also cover all forms and paper work. I need to discuss my salary in the next few weeks and really I'm looking for a point of reference. I know my wages is too low I haven't gotten a raise in 2.5yrs because of the "recession". Yes there has been a dip in big cosmetic work but we're still busy with routine dental work. When I started the were 3 doing the work I now do with the help of a new trainee. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!


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  • #2
    bureau2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 656 ✭✭✭bureau2009


    As a starting point I suggest looking up the salary for Dental Nurses in the HSE. I know private practice won't pay as much as the public service but at least you can quote the figures in your discussion.

    Maybe you could phone your counterparts in similiar private practices and get a feel for approximate salaries?

    Congratulations on getting qualified and paying your own fees. I think Dental Nurses are very undervalued and underpaid. The very best of luck with your salary negotiations.


  • #3
    btkm8unsl0w5r4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,535 ✭✭✭btkm8unsl0w5r4


    Dental nursing is a hard job at the moment, doing more with less people for less money. Dont necessary take what the practice is taking in gross income as a gauge of what the practice is making in profit.

    Best to do all your discussion out in the open with the boss, a open and frank discussion always yields better results. Hope it goes well for you.


  • #4
    Robyn28
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ✭Robyn28


    Thanks for the prompt replays I never mentioned above the I was the Dublin area and costs of living are increasing that was going to be my starting point. I live my job but it's becoming increasing hard to live/work in Ireland and I really don't want to have to immigrate! I understand practices are under severe pressure I just want to have the salary chat and just be informed as to what my peers are earning. As for asking people is a very private question I don't think I'd feel comfortable asking. But thanks for the suggestion!


  • #5
    georgieporgy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,927 ✭✭✭georgieporgy


    The average dentist's take home pay (before tax) is now about 40% of what it was 5 years ago. He will certainly understand your frustration with the new economic situation.

    That said, I notice the occasional advert of a practice looking for a nurse. Why not reply to some of those and inquire what is on offer. You would then be more informed for your chat with your own employer.


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