Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 89'341 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 100'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 110'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 120'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 129'050 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 111'800 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Fachzahnarzt/-ärztin für Rekonstruktive Zahnmedizin
You professionally restore dental prosthetics and chewing organs.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You treat edentulous patients. You make dental prosthetics. You treat jaw joint issues in clinics or practices.
As Fachzahnarzt/-ärztin für Rekonstruktive Zahnmedizin, you focus on restoring tooth structure and chewing comfort. You work closely with fixed and removable prosthetics. You treat jaw joint disorders. You care for older adults or patients with disabilities. Your expertise is used in your own practice or in a clinical setting.
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 Data Selection&Report. Based on 1,190 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+17% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 90'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 97'146 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 100'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 105'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 120'000 | 76 |
| Zug | CHF 113'700 | 16 |
| Berne | CHF 112'000 | 72 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 111'952 | 14 |
| Zurich | CHF 106'350 | 374 |
| Fribourg | CHF 104'000 | 17 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 114'450 | 73 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 110'000 | 43 |
| Insurance | CHF 110'000 | 70 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 107'100 | 240 |
| Industry various | CHF 107'100 | 47 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 106'125 | 20 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Fachzahnärztin / Fachzahnarzt für Rekonstruktive Zahnmedizin
Official education path
Further training as Fachzahnarzt takes place after the regular dental degree. It is a three-year specialized program.
Typical training path
Fachzahnärztin / Fachzahnarzt für Rekonstruktive Zahnmedizin
Prerequisites
- Regular dental studies
- 3-year specialist training
- Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) Universitäre Hochschule
Where this can lead
A career change is rare. The specialization is strictly tied to the dental degree.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Precision
- Patient contact
- Professional knowledge
- Independence
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 check the fit of a new prosthesis on the patient. You adjust the bite level with millimeter precision. This ensures long-term comfort.
- You treat edentulous patients. You fit complete dentures professionally.
- You make fixed prosthetics. You restore proper tooth contact.
- You diagnose jaw joint issues. You create custom bite splints.
- You treat chewing organ disorders. You provide targeted care for older adults.
- You work independently in a practice or clinical team.
Working conditions
You usually work independently in your own dental practice or in a clinic department. Your treatment room is equipped with specialized prosthetic devices.
Strengths
- Precision
- Patient contact
- Professional knowledge
- Independence
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
- Daily stress
- Mandatory continuing education
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