About CoverDent
CoverDent was created to solve a problem that almost every dental practice recognises.
When a dental nurse calls in sick at short notice, practices are often left with only two options:
pay inflated agency rates or accept unreliable cover that may not even turn up.
We believe it shouldn’t work like that.
CoverDent provides fast, reliable dental nurse cover at a fair, transparent rate, with reliability built into the service. No long contracts, no inflated pricing — just dependable cover when you actually need it.
Why We Exist
The traditional locum agency model hasn’t changed in years.
Practices are charged premium rates, nurses are underpaid, and reliability suffers as a result.
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CoverDent was built to challenge that stigma. By:
Pricing fairly and transparently
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Paying nurses properly and on time
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Planning for reliability with backup cover
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We create a better outcome for everyone involved.
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Our Approach
We focus on what matters most to practices:
Short-notice and emergency cover
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Clear pricing
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Reliable attendance
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And what matters to nurses:
Competitive hourly pay
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Same-day pay
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Paid holidays
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Bonuses for loyalty and reliability
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This balance is what allows CoverDent to deliver consistent, dependable cover without the inflated rates often associated with agencies.
Meet the Director
Joshua Ketani
Founder & Director, CoverDent
CoverDent was founded by Joshua Ketani with a clear mission to change how dental locum staffing works.
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After seeing first-hand how practices struggle with high agency costs and unreliable cover: and how nurses are often underpaid despite being essential to the smooth running of a surgery — Joshua set out to build a better model.
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One that prioritises:
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Fair pricing
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Reliability
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Respect for dental nurses
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Simplicity for practices​
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CoverDent reflects that vision in every placement we make.
Our Mission
To remove the stress, inflated costs, and uncertainty from dental nurse staffing — and replace it with a service practices can rely on.
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We don’t just aim to be the biggest agency.
We aim to be the one you trust when it matters.
Looking Ahead
CoverDent continues to grow across Greater Manchester and surrounding areas, supporting practices with dependable cover and supporting nurses with fair, flexible work.
If you need dental nurse cover — especially at short notice — we’re here when you need us.