We are a private dental practice in Cumbria built on a simple belief:
We treat every patient as an individual who matters.
That belief shapes everything — how we answer the phone, how we greet someone by name, how we explain treatment, how we design our surgeries, and how we support each other behind the scenes. If you’re looking for a practice where you can quietly clock in and clock out, we probably aren’t the right fit. But if you’re looking for somewhere you can grow, feel proud of your work, and be part of something genuinely special — keep reading.
North Lakeland Dental is a forward-thinking, fully digital private practice proudly serving patients in Wigton, Carlisle, Cockermouth and the wider North Cumbria community.
Our team is warm, friendly and welcoming, creating an environment where every patient feels comfortable and valued from the moment they arrive. We are clinically ambitious and digitally progressive, embracing modern technology and advanced techniques to deliver high-quality, precise care.
With a hospitality-led approach, we focus on providing a positive, personalised experience while remaining ethical and truly patient-centred in everything we do. Above all, we are committed to continuous improvement, constantly evolving our skills, services and standards to provide the very best care for our community.
Above all, we are a people practice.
Culture isn’t a poster on a wall – it’s how we behave when no one is watching. At North Lakeland Dental, we speak to patients with warmth and clarity, never jargon. We don’t hard sell, we give patients time to think, and we present options honestly. As a team, we support each other openly while holding high standards and helping one another reach them.
We believe clinical excellence and hospitality go hand in hand. Every patient should feel calm when they walk in, listened to during their appointment, fully informed about their options, confident in the decisions they make, and genuinely valued when they leave. Every team member plays a role in creating that experience, whether clinical or front of house.
We do not see reception as “admin.” We do not see clinicians as “providers.” We see ourselves as hosts and our hospitality principles include:
Technical ability matters — of course it does. But attitude matters more. You’ll thrive at North Lakeland Dental if you are:
What we offer
At North Lakeland Dental, we invest in our team because we expect excellence. Depending on the role, this includes working in a modern, fully digital environment with structured onboarding and induction, regular team training days, and support for personal development. We provide clear clinical KPI frameworks within an ethical treatment environment where hard selling is never part of the culture.
Ultimately, we want people who to feel genuinely proud to say where they work.
We are fortunate to serve patients across Wigton, Carlisle and the wider North Cumbria community, where there is a strong sense of connection and patients truly value long-term relationships with their dental team. Living and working here also offers a slower pace of life outside the practice, with incredible countryside right on the doorstep. For many of our team, Cumbria is as much a lifestyle choice as it is a career opportunity.
North Lakeland Dental is not static. We are continually evolving clinically, digitally and culturally. As part of that growth, team members may have opportunities to expand their scope of practice, undertake advanced clinical training, develop leadership skills, master digital workflows, and contribute to improving the patient journey and wider practice innovation. If you are ambitious, we will meet you there.
Every team member shapes the experience our patients receive. We welcome enquiries from:
Even if we are not actively advertising, we are always interested in hearing from exceptional people.
If you feel aligned with our values and culture, we would love to hear from you.
Please send:
Email: marie.johnston@northlakeland.co.uk
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