Revolutionising Dental Locum Hiring Faster, Fairer, and Hassle-Free.

Revolutionising Dental Locum Hiring Faster, Fairer, and Hassle-Free.

Trusted by leading UK dental groups

Our Story

Airlocum was founded by Dr. Eugene Bojé, a practising dentist and dental practice owner who experienced the UK’s dental staffing crisis firsthand.

“As a practice owner, I was constantly worried about nurse cancellations and having to find replacements at a moment’s notice. I had no control over who would turn up, no way to check their track record, and no confidence they’d be a good fit. The agency model was slow, expensive, and opaque — so I built something better.”

Launched in 2019, Airlocum is now the UK’s largest digital marketplace for temporary dental professionals. We connect dental practices with fully vetted locum nurses, dentists, hygienists, therapists, and receptionists — with shifts typically filled in under 15 minutes.

Our mission is simple: give every dental practice in the UK instant access to reliable temporary staff, without the agency markup or the guesswork.

Our Mission

Efficiency Without Compromise

Efficiency Without Compromise

Shifts filled in under 15 minutes. No phone calls, no waiting, no chasing. Our algorithm sends your request to every available, qualified locum near you simultaneously.

Transparency & Fairness

Transparency & Fairness

See every locum’s photo, biography, ratings, reviews, GDC verification, and hourly rate before you book. No blind agency assignments.

Flexibility on Your Terms

Flexibility on Your Terms

Book a locum for tomorrow morning or schedule weeks ahead. Cancel for free with 18+ hours’ notice. You’re only charged after the shift is complete and you’ve approved the timesheet.

Empowering People, Enhancing Care

Empowering People, Enhancing Care

Locums set their own rates and build their professional reputation through verified reviews. Practices get better staff because better performance is visibly rewarded.

Benefits of our Services

Airlocum is a UK digital marketplace that connects dental practices with verified locum professionals — dentists, nurses, hygienists, therapists, orthodontic therapists, and receptionists. Locums keep 100% of the rate they set. Practices pay a service fee on top: £3 per hour for nurses and receptionists, or 10% of the hourly rate for clinical roles. The average service fee is approximately £29 per booked shift, charged only after the shift is completed and the timesheet approved.

15 Min Average Fill Time

From search to confirmation

100% GDC Verified

All locums fully verified. Connected live to GDC register. Zero vetting for you

1,900+ Practices Trust Us

Join 1,900+ independent and corporate practices already using Airlocum

Transparent Pricing

Displayed hourly rates include VAT & fees. No hidden costs

24/7 Support

Live chat: we typically respond in under 60 seconds. Or call 07716 580305

94% Booking Success Rate

Send request to 30+ locums = 94% success vs 30% with 1-5 locums

Lower cost than traditional agencies

Locums keep 100% of their rate. Practices pay a service fee on top: £3/h for nurses, or 10% of the hourly rate for clinical roles. Average service fee is approximately £29 per shift.

Complete Transparency Before Booking

See profiles, ratings, and verification - not blind agency assignments

Payment Protection

Only pay after shift completion and your timesheet approval - zero upfront risk

What Our Customers Say

Suzie Lovick

Operations Manager, Banning Dental Group

Airlocum has genuinely changed the game for us at Banning Dental Group. What Eugene and the team have built isn't just a platform — it's a solution shaped around the realities of running a fast-paced dental group. The group-level oversight is excellent — we can see exactly where the usage has been, who covered it, and the spend. We only use Airlocum now.

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Leila Evinipoor

CQC Registered Manager, Southside Dental Care, London

Before Airlocum, finding cover was stressful and time-consuming. One morning our hygienist called in sick at 7am, and by 9am we had an Airlocum temp hygienist in the chair. Another time, a nurse cancelled at 10pm the night before, and we still had cover by morning. The platform gives you full control: you can see each locum's fee upfront and choose someone who fits your budget and your practice.

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Antonia Suner

Practice Manager, Eunique Dental, Devon

We've been using Airlocum for booking locum dental nurses every Tuesday for 4 months. Before, it was hit-and-miss with agency nurses — no way to know who was coming. Now all the information and skills we need is easily accessible. We also save 20% on our locum nurse bills. The Airlocum locums seem to take delight in wowing us because a good review is really important for their online reputation. Everyone's happier and more engaged.

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Jo Newsham

Practice Manager, Oak Lodge Dental

Airlocum have been so great for us, we have had locum hygienists and nurses. The booking system is very easy and there's always help if I need it. I even get notification that the locum is on their way on the day of the booking so all very reassuring. I would thoroughly recommend Airlocum!

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Jack Button

Clinical Director, South Kensington Medical and Dental

I could not be more happy with Airlocum. I don't usually write testimonials, but they have been exceptional. I needed a locum at incredibly short notice and they went out of their way to help me find one at half 6 in the morning. These guys blow the other locum services out of the water. Sarah is wonderful.

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Najeeb Hussain

Principal Dentist, Morden Dentist, South London

Airlocum has simplified locum staffing for all of us. Whenever we need cover at short notice, the team is incredibly efficient, helpful, and supportive. Highly recommended.

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Community and Impact

Since 2019, Airlocum has grown into the UK’s largest community of dental practices and locum professionals. Every shift booked on our platform means a practice kept its doors open, patients received care, and a dental professional earned a fair wage on their own terms.

1,900+

Practices onboarded

1,100+

Verified locums

40,000+

Shifts completed

Our Leadership Team

Dr. Eugene Bojé BChD, MSc, MBA

Dr. Eugene Bojé BChD, MSc, MBA

Founder

Practising dentist and former multi-practice owner. Built Airlocum after experiencing the dental staffing crisis firsthand — because no practice should lose a day’s revenue over a last-minute cancellation.

Sarah Nichols

Sarah Nichols

Head of Operations

The person behind every smooth booking. Sarah oversees day-to-day platform operations, from customer support to payments — making sure practices and locums get the responsive, personal service that sets Airlocum apart from faceless agencies.

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