Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 51'270 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 51'902 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 56'118 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 62'250 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 65'920 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 72'000 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Dentalassistent/in EFZ
You assist dentists during treatments and take care of patients
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a Dentalassistent/in EFZ, you assist with dental treatments, sterilise instruments, and care for patients
You work at the heart of dental care. Your task is to support dentists precisely, care for patients safely, and keep the practice hygienic. You combine medical knowledge with organisational skills. Every day brings new challenges. You prepare instruments, assist during treatments, and ensure smooth operations. You actively shape patient care this way.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryAdministration, Business & Management
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Dental assistant. Based on 1,382 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+12% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 52'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 54'542 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 54'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 58'464 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Schaffhausen | CHF 68'250 | 15 |
| Geneva | CHF 60'000 | 101 |
| Zug | CHF 60'000 | 23 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 58'464 | 39 |
| Vaud | CHF 56'550 | 117 |
| Fribourg | CHF 56'400 | 37 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Service sector in general | CHF 58'500 | 41 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 55'200 | 1,214 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 53'550 | 57 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Dentalassistent/in EFZ
- ⏱ 3 Jahre
Official education path
The 3-year training combines practical experience in dentistry with weekly theory blocks at the vocational school.
Typical training path
Dentalassistent/in EFZ
Curriculum
- Umsetzen von allgemeinen Behandlungsprozessen
- Assistieren bei speziellen Behandlungen
- Umsetzen von Hygienevorschriften und Hygienemassnahmen
- Durchführen von bildgebender Diagnostik
- Ausführen von Unterhaltsarbeiten
- Betreuen von Patienten und Patientinnen
- Erledigen von administrativen Arbeiten
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- Interest in natural sciences
- Contactness/friendliness
- Empathy
- Dexterous hands
- Reliable and careful working style
- Good health (leg and back strain)
- No hypersensitivity to chemicals
- Confidentiality (medical professional secrecy)
- 1Umsetzen von allgemeinen Behandlungsprozessen
- 2Assistieren bei speziellen Behandlungen
- 3Umsetzen von Hygienevorschriften und Hygienemassnahmen
- 4Durchführen von bildgebender Diagnostik
- 5Ausführen von Unterhaltsarbeiten
- 6Betreuen von Patienten und Patientinnen
- 7Erledigen von administrativen Arbeiten
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Friendliness and empathy
- Dexterous hands
- Reliable working style
- Team spirit
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the treatment chair. You hand the dentist the exact instruments needed while calming the patient. After the treatment, you clean and sterilise the devices. This ensures the next appointment starts safely.
- You welcome patients and guide them directly to the treatment chair.
- You precisely prepare instruments and filling materials for the next treatment.
- You hand the dentist the required tools during the procedure.
- You take X-rays and protect the patient with an apron.
- You clean and sterilise medical instruments after every single treatment.
- You manage stock levels and order needed supplies for the practice.
- You maintain patient records and strictly follow data protection rules.
Working conditions
You work in dental practices, dental clinics, or dental institutes. Sometimes you also work for insurance companies or in the dental industry.
Where to learn
- Schweizerische Zahnärzte-Gesellschaft SSOThunstrasse 7, 3001 Bern
- Schweiz. Verband der DentalassistentInnen SVDA ZentralsekretariatBahnhofstr. 7b, 6210 Sursee
Strengths
- Friendliness and empathy
- Dexterous hands
- Reliable working style
- Team spirit
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Chemical exposure
- Irregular hours
- High responsibility
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