Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 80'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 100'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 110'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 146'744 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 131'250 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 124'000 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Zahnarzt/-ärztin UNI
You treat dental problems and maintain oral health.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You diagnose and treat diseases of the teeth and gums.
You welcome patients and examine their teeth and gums. You make precise diagnoses. Using modern methods, you remove cavities, perform root canal treatments, or fit dentures. Your work requires manual dexterity, careful planning, and a strong sense of responsibility. You advise on hygiene, delegate tasks, and ensure quality in the practice.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryMedical & Scientific Roles
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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 Dentist. Based on 236 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+22% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 100'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 100'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 111'800 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 122'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Aargau | CHF 129'000 | 22 |
| Vaud | CHF 120'000 | 19 |
| Zurich | CHF 120'000 | 37 |
| Berne | CHF 110'000 | 15 |
| Geneva | CHF 103'790 | 26 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Service sector in general | CHF 134'500 | 6 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 105'000 | 197 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 100'000 | 16 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Master of Dental Medicine, Eidg. dipl. Zahnarzt/-ärztin
- ⏱ 3 Jahre Bachelor 2 Jahre Master
Official education path
The path leads through a degree program with bachelor and master parts at a university of applied sciences.
Typical training path
Master of Dental Medicine, Eidg. dipl. Zahnarzt/-ärztin
Prerequisites
- gymnasiale Maturität
- Berufsmaturität with passed Passerelle
- Bachelor's degree (FH, PH, UH, ETH)
Requirements
- manual dexterity
- interest in healthcare
- strong sense of responsibility
- analytical skills
- precise working style
- clean working methods and a sense of hygiene
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is limited. It is often possible through additional dental specializations or further training.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Manual dexterity
- Sense of responsibility
- Analytical skills
- Hygiene awareness
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. You carefully examine the teeth and discuss the next step with the patient. You coordinate the practice team and carry out precise procedures.
- You welcome patients and ask about their symptoms.
- You examine teeth and gums. You take X-rays.
- You make diagnoses. You create a treatment plan together with the patient.
- You remove cavities. You replace missing tooth structure with fillings.
- You perform root canal treatments. You remove inflamed nerve tissue.
- You fit braces. You regularly check their fit.
- You advise on oral hygiene and diet. You focus on prevention.
Working conditions
You work in dental centers, public hospitals, or private practices. Independent practitioners run their own clinics after receiving cantonal approval.
Where to learn
- Schweizerische Zahnärzte-Gesellschaft SSOThunstrasse 7, 3001 Bern
- Bundesamt für GesundheitSchwarzenburgstrasse 157, 3003 Bern
Strengths
- Manual dexterity
- Sense of responsibility
- Analytical skills
- Hygiene awareness
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- High precision
- Administrative workload
- Regular training
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