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Dental practitioners (England)

SOC 2020 code 2253 · Also called: dental surgeon, dentist, orthodontist

Going rate
National pay scale
Skill level
RQF 6 or above
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Skilled Worker status

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SOC 2253 (Dental practitioners (England)) is a Skilled Worker occupation code at RQF 6 or above under the rules in force on 8 Nov 2026.

RQF 6 or aboveNot on a shortage or salary list, and doesn’t need one

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SOC 2253 is paid on national pay scales: the requirement is the pay scale for the job. GOV.UK’s Appendix Skilled Occupations lists the scales.

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Rule changes

Dated, from GOV.UK
  1. The general threshold and salary options, the going rates, the skill levels, the Immigration Salary List and the Temporary Shortage List in force (HC 997, Appendix Skilled Occupations, Immigration Salary List and Temporary Shortage List).GOV.UK
  2. The Temporary Shortage List ends.GOV.UK

Questions

What is the going rate for SOC 2253?

SOC 2253 is paid on national pay scales: the going rate is the pay scale for the job, not one published figure. GOV.UK’s Appendix Skilled Occupations lists the scales.

Is SOC 2253 a Skilled Worker occupation code?

SOC 2253 (Dental practitioners (England)) is a Skilled Worker occupation code at RQF 6 or above under the rules in force on 8 Nov 2026.

Which job titles are in SOC 2253?

Dental surgeon, dentist, orthodontist and periodontist.