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Specialist Dentist in Orthodontics

Health & Medicine

Orthodontists recognise, prevent and treat misaligned teeth and jaws and have in-depth specialist knowledge of diagnostics, facial growth and dental development, using fixed and removable "braces" for treatment, which are used individually or together depending on the extent of the misalignment. This type of correction is generally carried out in childhood and adolescence; however, there is no age limit.orthodontists also deal with deformities of the jaws and facial skull, e.g. cleft lips, jaws or palates in children and newborns.to improve the sucking ability of small children, for example, treatment or surgery is carried out shortly after birth.

Entry
~CHF 95'000
CHF 7'917/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 180'000
CHF 15'000/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 320'000
CHF 26'667/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education
LevelUniversity / ETH
Duration36 months

Your path to Specialist Dentist in Orthodontics

Secondary School

You are here

High School4 years

Baccalaureate

📊 Grade average ~5.0 for admission (varies by canton)

Long-track (from grade 6)Short-track (from grade 8/9)Apprenticeship + BMS + Passerelle

University / ETH

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Master's degree

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Master's degree

Starting salary: CHF 95'000/year

Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics7/10
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🔬 Science9/10
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💻 IT5/10
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🔧 Manual8/10
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🎨 Artistic4/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10
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🎨 Creativity6/10
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🤝 Social Contact7/10
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💪 Physical Demands6/10
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🔮 Future Outlook9/10
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🔥 Demand (current)7/10
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AI Risk3/10
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