Locum Orthodontic Therapists

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Average Fill time for Orthodontic Therapists

5 Minutes

Based on the last 30 days of confirmed bookings.

Airlocum is a UK dental locum platform that connects 1,900+ dental practices with 1,100+ GDC-verified locum professionals, filling 60% of shifts in under 5 minutes without agency fees.
Your Orthodontic Therapist Isn't Available. Adjustment Appointments Can't Wait.
When you're short an ortho therapist, aligner reviews, bond-ups and adjustment appointments stack up fast. Airlocum gets verified cover into your chair quickly — no waiting on agencies, no chasing. No agency. No phone calls. No guesswork.

4.9/5 Google (90 reviews)

4.9/5 Google (90 reviews)

93% rebook rate

93% rebook rate

40,000+ shifts completed

40,000+ shifts completed

60% filled in <5 min

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

Step One

Post Your Shift

Select locum role, date, click 'Book a locum'. Takes under 60 seconds.

Step Two

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

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 1,900+ UK Dental Practices Choose Airlocum

Every locum Is GDC-verified

Every locum on Airlocum is GDC-checked every 28 days, holds indemnity insurance, has Hepatitis B vaccination proof, and carries detailed ratings. You see everything upfront.

93% of practices rebook - the highest retention in UK dental staffing

Locums live or die by their ratings. One bad review tanks future bookings. This incentive structure means every locum is motivated to show up on time and deliver value.

Ability to fill a niche role booking

Bookings are handled flexibly — both same-day emergencies and planned cover.

Transparent, all-inclusive pricing

No hidden fees. You see the locum's fee upfront. No markups or surcharges.

Dental Locum Agency vs Airlocum

Side-by-Side Comparison

If you're weighing up a dental staffing agency against Airlocum, here's the honest comparison:

Dental Staffing Agency Airlocum
Feature Dental Staffing Agency Airlocum
Service Fee £60–80/booking 10% of locum hourly rate
Fill Speed 30–60 min only Under 5 min, 24/7
GDC Compliance Manual/periodic Automated every 28 days
Transparency When they arrive Full profiles, ratings upfront
Payment Manual invoices Card auto-pay or invoice
Rebook Rate Unknown 93%

Practices switching from agencies to Airlocum save an average of 20%+ on locum staffing costs.

When to Book a Locum Orthodontic Therapist

Same-day sickness cover • Maternity and paternity leave • Holiday cover • Scaling up for busy periods • Emergency cover • Transition cover

Specialist Orthodontic Skills

Many locum orthodontic therapists hold specialist skills including appliance adjustments, retainer fittings, orthodontic monitoring, and patient education. Profiles show each professional's experience and qualifications so you can find the right match.

Locum Orthodontic Therapist Rates and Pricing in 2026

Locum orthodontic therapists typically cost £35–£60/hr all-inclusive. Rates vary by location, experience, and specialist skills.

There are no mileage charges.

No joining fees, no subscription fees, and no charges until the shift is completed.

What Practice Managers Say

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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Frequently Asked Questions — Locum Orthodontic Therapist

Orthodontic therapists are a niche role — traditional agencies rarely have them on their books.
Specialise in appliance adjustments, retainer fittings, orthodontic monitoring, and patient education.
No. Locum orthodontic therapists have no mileage charges — their quoted rate is all-inclusive.
Every orthodontic therapist is GDC-verified every 28 days and holds professional indemnity insurance.

Trusted by 1,900+ UK Dental Practices

Airlocum is a UK dental locum platform that connects 1,900+ dental practices with 1,100+ GDC-verified locum professionals, filling 86% of shifts in under 5 minutes without agency fees. Over 40,000 shifts completed since launch. 93% of practices come back month after month.

Ready to Get Started?

Airlocum makes it easy. Post your shift, get instant matches, and book a verified locum orthodontic therapist in under 3 minutes. Register free and post your first shift today.

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