Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 78'386 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 88'600 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 95'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 101'550 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 106'600 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Dentalhygieniker/in HF
Professional oral health and prevention for a healthy smile
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You examine and clean teeth, advise on hygiene, and work in practices or clinics.
As Dentalhygieniker/in HF, you play a central role in dental prevention. You examine the mouth and gums, remove plaque, and advise patients on optimal oral hygiene. Your expertise protects against disease and promotes overall health. In practices, clinics, or hospitals, you actively shape healthcare.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryMedical Technology
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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 Hygiéniste dentaire. Based on 153 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+73% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 54'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 87'127 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 95'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 93'168 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 117'819 | 23 |
| Berne | CHF 91'000 | 23 |
| Vaud | CHF 85'000 | 17 |
| Geneva | CHF 84'000 | 17 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Health care / Social services | CHF 91'000 | 127 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 69'000 | 13 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 dipl. Dentalhygieniker/in HF
- ⏱ 3 Jahre, Vollzeit (zum Teil mit Entlöhnung)
Official education path
The main path is a 3-year full-time program leading to a federal title.
Typical training path
dipl. Dentalhygieniker/in HF
Prerequisites
- Completion of a vocational basic education of at least 3 years (EFZ)
- Fachmittelschulausweis
- Berufs-, Fach- oder gymnasiale Maturität or equivalent qualification
- Aptitude assessment (manual skills, learning ability, and personality test)
Requirements
- Interest in dental questions and health promotion
- Empathy and patience
- Manual dexterity
- Assertiveness
- Good German skills
- English skills
- Willingness for continuous training
- Communication skills
- Independent working style
- Good observation skills
- Networked thinking and action
- Sense of responsibility
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter if you already have a vocational basic education or a maturity certificate.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Manual dexterity
- Communication skills
- Observation skills
- Sense of responsibility
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at the treatment chair and gently clean your patient's teeth. You explain step by step how to care for them properly at home.
- You examine the mouth and gums for early signs of disease.
- You remove plaque and tartar with special instruments and devices.
- You advise clients on nutrition and demonstrate the correct brushing technique.
- You take X-rays and review the results together with doctors.
- You polish fillings and seal tooth surfaces to protect against cavities.
- You maintain patient records and schedule treatment appointments.
- You disinfect all work tools and follow strict hygiene rules.
- You develop an individual therapy plan for the patient together with the specialist.
Working conditions
You work in dental practices, university clinics, hospitals, or health centers. You can also work independently in your own practice.
Where to learn
- medi; Zentrum für medizinische BildungMax-Daetwyler-Platz 2, 3014 Bern
- Careum BildungszentrumGloriastrasse 16, 8006 Zürich
- Prophylaxe Zentrum Zürich (PZZ) Höhere Fachschule für Dentalhygiene, SchulsekretariatHerzogenmühlestr. 20, 8051 Zürich
- Swiss Dental Hygienists GeschäftsstelleBahnhofstr. 7b, 6210 Sursee
- Schweizerische Zahnärzte-Gesellschaft SSOThunstrasse 7, 3001 Bern
- OdASanté Nationale Dachorganisation der Arbeitswelt GesundheitSeilerstrasse 22, 3011 Bern
Strengths
- Manual dexterity
- Communication skills
- Observation skills
- Sense of responsibility
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Daily stress
- Emotional demand
- Hygiene management
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