What does a Dentist do?

Treatment of dental and oral diseases

How much does a Dentist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 85'000, mid ~CHF CHF 160'000 per year (approximate).

Dentist

Health & Medicine

Dentists diagnose and treat diseases of the teeth, gums, and oral cavity. They perform preventive care, place fillings and crowns, treat root canals, and perform surgical procedures in the oral area.

Entry

~CHF 85'000

CHF 7'083/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 160'000

CHF 13'333/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 300'000

CHF 25'000/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration66 months

Your path to Dentist

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Secondary School

You are here

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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 / ETH3 years

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree1.5–2 years

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Career Start

Master's degree

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Starting salary: CHF 85'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics6/10

🔬 Science9/10

💻 IT3/10

🔧 Manual9/10

🎨 Artistic6/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10

🎨 Creativity5/10

🤝 Social Contact8/10

💪 Physical Demands6/10

📈 Career Growth8/10

🔮 Future Outlook9/10

🔥 Demand (current)7/10

✨ AI Risk3/10

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