Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 77'971 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 76'980 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 82'393 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 88'615 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 94'553 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 99'099 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Fachzahnarzt/-ärztin für Oralchirurgie
You carry out specialised surgical procedures in the mouth and jaw area
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a Fachzahnarzt/-ärztin für Oralchirurgie, you treat complex procedures in the mouth and use modern implants.
In oral surgery, you combine precise manual work with the latest medical technology. Whether removing wisdom teeth, treating jaw cysts, or placing titanium implants: you take responsibility for complex procedures in the mouth. You often work on an outpatient basis, rely on local anaesthesia, and use modern technologies like the CO2 laser. Your expertise ensures patients safe treatment and long-term dental health.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryMedical & Scientific Roles
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Specialist Consolidation & Reporting (IFRS). Based on 7,752 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 85'650 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 83'037 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 82'898 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 87'055 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Glarus | CHF 109'200 | 19 |
| Zug | CHF 93'664 | 228 |
| Aargau | CHF 91'000 | 242 |
| Schaffhausen | CHF 90'000 | 39 |
| Solothurn | CHF 90'000 | 79 |
| Zurich | CHF 88'890 | 1,314 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Technology | CHF 99'400 | 64 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 95'000 | 245 |
| Utilities | CHF 91'000 | 70 |
| Insurance | CHF 89'850 | 170 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 88'400 | 257 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 87'990 | 176 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Fachzahnarzt/-ärztin für Oralchirurgie
Official education path
Further training as a Fachzahnarzt/-ärztin für Oralchirurgie takes place through specialised training programmes and clinical practice phases.
Prerequisites
- Zahnmedizinstudium
- 3-jährige Fachausbildung
- Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) Universitäre Hochschule
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Surgical precision
- Medical expertise
- Patient care
- Confidence in decision-making
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the operating table and prepare the local anaesthesia for a patient. You then carry out the surgical procedure in the mouth with precise instruments.
- You carry out surgical procedures in the mouth.
- You surgically remove impacted wisdom teeth under local anaesthesia.
- You treat jaw cysts and specifically repair bone defects.
- You place screw-shaped titanium implants for tooth replacement.
- You diagnose and treat mucosal changes with a laser.
- You plan treatment processes for complex dental cases.
- You monitor wound healing and adjust follow-up care.
Working conditions
You mostly work in specialised dental clinics or run your own specialist practice. Your treatment rooms are sterile and optimised for surgical processes.
Strengths
- Surgical precision
- Medical expertise
- Patient care
- Confidence in decision-making
Trade-offs
- High concentration
- Physical strain
- Responsible procedures
- Sterile working environment
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