Ever dreamed of working in dentistry on a remote island?

Ascension Island dentistryFree accommodation, food and electricity allowance, £70,000 – these are just some of the perks offered as part of a new dental job on a remote island.

A vacancy has come up on Dentistry Jobs for a dental officer on Ascension Island in the South Atlantic.

The exciting role is perfect for a qualified and registered dentist looking for a two-year fixed term contract – and a change of scenery.

With a salary in the region of £70,000, the job also offers free accommodation and accompanied status allowance for food, electricity and water allowance.

The successful applicant would also get their flights out, mid-tour and return. It is anticipated that they will travel out either from the UK around 14 July or from South Africa on 16 July 2022.

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Where is Ascension Island?

The advert reads: ‘This is a dental role with a difference so if you are relishing exposure to delivering dental services in a very unique working environment, then why not submit your CV to NI-CO today.’

Ascension Island is located 1,000 miles from the coast of Africa. It is currently home to an RAF station, a rocket tracking stations and a signals intelligence facility.

The island itself is the tip of an undersea volcano, which rose above the waves a million years ago. It had a desert climate, with coastal temperatures averaging between 22 and 27 degrees celsius.

Does this sound like the role for you? Apply here on Dentistry Jobs. 


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