Book a Dental Locum
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Airlocum connects UK dental practices with 1,100+ GDC-verified locum professionals across every role. Choose the role you need below to book verified cover — 60% of shifts are filled in under 5 minutes, with no agency fees.
4.9/5 Google (90 reviews)
93% rebook rate
40,000+ shifts completed
60% filled in <5 min
How It Works
3 Steps, Under 5 Minutes
Most practices go from posting a shift to confirmed booking in under 5 minutes.
Step One
Post Your Shift
Select role, date, click Book a locum. Takes under 60 seconds.
Step Two
Get Matched Instantly
Quick Book AI contacts available professionals in fast waves. See full profiles, ratings, and fees before you post a shift.
Step Three
Confirm and Relax
Get matched, get confirmation. Pay by card or invoice. No chasing, no admin.
No phone calls to an agency. No waiting on hold. No wondering who's going to turn up.
Why Practices Choose Airlocum
Every locum is GDC-verified
(checked every 28 days), holds current indemnity insurance, and carries detailed ratings from previous practices. You see full profiles, ratings, and fees upfront — not when they arrive.
93% of practices rebook the same locums
The highest retention rate of any dental staffing platform in the UK. Locums live or die by their ratings, so every professional is motivated to show up on time and deliver value.
Airlocum's service fee averages around £29 per day
Compared to £60–£80 per booking through traditional agencies — and practices switching from agencies save an average of 20%+ on locum staffing costs.
Choose the Role You Need
Each role has its own dedicated booking page with rates, availability, and how it works. Select a role to get started:
Dental Nurses
The fastest-filling role on the platform. Ideal for same-day sickness cover, with 50% of bookings made on the day.
Dentists
General dentists for associate cover, the hourly rate you see is the only fee you pay. No % share of UDAs or private fee income!
Dental Hygienists
Cover for periodontal sessions, and hygiene appointments.
Dental Therapists
Combined hygiene and basic restorative cover in a single booking.
Orthodontic Therapists
A niche specialist role most agencies can't fill - appliance adjustments, retainer fittings, and orthodontic monitoring.
Dental Receptionists
Front-desk and admin cover to keep your practice running. The most affordable role on the platform.
Frequently Asked Questions — Booking a Dental Locum
Looking for Locums in a Specific Area?
As well as booking by role, you can browse dental locum cover by location. Find verified locums in your city.
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