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 Parodontologie
You treat gum diseases and protect oral health.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Periodontal specialists treat gum disease, remove plaque, place implants and advise patients on oral hygiene.
Periodontology is a highly specialised field of dentistry. It focuses on treating gum diseases and preserving the tooth-supporting structures. As a Fachzahnarzt/-ärztin für Parodontologie, you take responsibility for complex procedures and the long-term care of oral health. Your work combines precise surgical skill with close, patient-focused support. You often work independently in specialised practices or clinics. You accompany people through different stages of oral 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 Parodontologie
Official education path
Further training as a Fachzahnarzt/-ärztin für Parodontologie follows the regular dental degree. It is a specialised professional course.
Prerequisites
- Zahnmedizinstudium
- Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) Universitäre Hochschule
- 3-jährige Fachausbildung
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Precise work
- Patient advice
- Independence
- Specialist knowledge
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 carefully clean the gum pockets. You then discuss the next therapy steps together. You also show the correct brushing technique.
- You diagnose and treat inflamed gum pockets systematically.
- You carefully remove stubborn plaque and tartar.
- You monitor the progress of the tooth-supporting structure regularly.
- You plan surgical procedures to stabilise the bone.
- You place dental implants and monitor their healing.
- You motivate patients to maintain daily oral hygiene.
- You document therapy progress without gaps in the patient file.
Working conditions
You usually work independently in your own specialist practice or in a dental clinic. Your workplace is sterile and set up for specialised treatments.
Strengths
- Precise work
- Patient advice
- Independence
- Specialist knowledge
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Physical strain
- Daily stress
- Continuous training
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