What does a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon do?

Surgeon specialising in operations of the jaw, face and oral cavity.

How much does a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 130'000, mid ~CHF CHF 200'000 per year (approximate).

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Health & Medicine

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons operate in the area of the jaw, face, and oral cavity. They treat jaw misalignments, tumors, fractures, and perform complex implantations. The training combines medical and dental studies.

Entry

~CHF 130'000

CHF 10'833/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 200'000

CHF 16'667/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 350'000

CHF 29'167/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration204 months

Your path to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

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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 130'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics8/10

🔬 Science9/10

💻 IT5/10

🔧 Manual9/10

🎨 Artistic3/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance3/10

🎨 Creativity5/10

🤝 Social Contact6/10

💪 Physical Demands6/10

📈 Career Growth8/10

🔮 Future Outlook9/10

🔥 Demand (current)7/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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