Beautiful and straight teeth today are not only a sign and an important component of health, but an indicator of the success and social status of their owner. Alas, not everyone manages to maintain a complete set of teeth into old age. For various reasons (mechanical injuries, various diseases of the oral cavity and insufficient hygiene, genetic predisposition), many people have to deal with the problem of premature tooth loss.
This unpleasant phenomenon has the most negative impact on the general condition of the body and certainly does not add self-confidence. Even our distant ancestors tried in every possible way to eliminate cosmetic defects in the mouth, using animal teeth or analogues of dentures made from mollusk shells as replacements for real ones.
Fortunately, medical science has advanced so far that modern implants and dentures cannot be distinguished from natural teeth either in appearance or in their properties. For the patient to be satisfied with the result, everything must be done perfectly. Magicians who help restore the beauty of a smile are called dental technicians. Everything you need to know about this complex and responsible profession is in the FAN .
What does a dental technician do?
Dental technicians are often confused with dentists and dentists, which is completely wrong. These are completely different professions. A dental technician, unlike his colleagues in the workshop, is not directly involved in treatment and almost never has direct contact with patients.
This is a specialized specialist whose main task is to restore the integrity of the dentition. A dental technician works in a dental laboratory on special machines and is engaged in the manufacture of various types of structures and devices used for the aesthetic and functional replacement of lost teeth. Here are just a few of the devices that representatives of this profession work on every day:
- dental crowns;
- prostheses;
- implants;
- maxillofacial and orthodontic structures.
A dental technician is constantly in close contact with dentists and orthopedic doctors who make impressions of the patient’s jaw, from which, in fact, artificial teeth are made. The final result depends on the skill of all participants in the process.
The work of a dental technician requires extreme precision and accuracy, therefore in a number of European countries, for example in Germany and Switzerland, this specialty is usually classified as the field of precision mechanics, along with watchmakers and jewelers.
A dental laboratory is a real production within the walls of a dental clinic. Among the equipment that craftsmen have to work with every day are wax melters, special dental welding machines, grinders, foundries and even melting and sandblasting furnaces. Of course, such complex equipment, as well as high-tech materials used in restoration work, are expensive, so prosthetics is not a cheap pleasure, but so much importance is attached to a beautiful smile that there are no shortage of orthopedic dentists, and therefore dental They definitely don’t test the technology.
Interesting fact! Dental technicians have their own professional holiday, which is celebrated in our country on July 25.
The situation in the CIS countries
Everyone knows that this is a profitable profession, it can provide a good standard of living, but you also need to know the specific salary amount.
Perhaps the salary information will make you change your mind and look for another professional direction. You can find information about how much dentists earn in different ways. For example, you can directly ask a dental clinic employee.
Another source of information is websites that post available vacancies for workers in dental clinics and offices. If you analyze the data on such sites, you can see that the salary level is different, it depends on several factors.
The salaries of dentists living in the CIS countries look like this:
- Ukraine - 4500-7000 UAH.
- Belarus - 345 US dollars.
- Kazakhstan - 80,000-90,000 tenge.
A highly qualified dentist living in Kyiv today has a salary of up to 8,000 UAH.
In Belarus, the salary depends on qualifications. The average salary in Belarus is 1000 BYN. rub.
In Kazakhstan, dentists working in private clinics are well paid. Their salary can reach 200,000 tenge. Ordinary specialists in Kazakhstan living in small towns earn very little - 30,000-40,000 tenge.
In Armenia, the dentist profession is one of the highest paid. More details in the next video.
Comparison of salaries of doctors of different specialties in three countries.
Dentist pay varies by state.
The monthly salaries of specialists working in public hospitals vary from $8,000 to $12,000. The monthly salary of a highly qualified dentist in a private clinic located in a large city reaches $300,000.
Information on the annual salary of dentists working in municipal institutions is presented in the table.
| City | Annual salary level ($) |
| Washington | 120500 |
| NY | 132300 |
| Los Angeles | 127600 |
| San Francisco | 133400 |
| Chicago | 123200 |
| Boston | 124800 |
There are more than 60 thousand certified dentists working in Russia.
The salary of dentists in other countries of the world is also determined by the area of activity and the length of service of the specialist. In the USA and European countries, dentists have some of the highest earnings (500-700 thousand rubles), close to the earnings of lawyers and bankers. In Russia, among budget employees, prosecutors, senior government officials, and deputies have the same salary.
In the CIS countries, the earnings of medical workers are lower than in Russia, especially in state clinics (from 8 thousand rubles).
| A country | Salary amount |
| USA | 700 |
| Great Britain | 600 |
| Switzerland | 550 |
| Germany | 50 |
| Ukraine | 30 |
| Belarus | 22 |
| Kazakhstan | 18 |
Important point! In addition to high wages, specialists in Europe and the USA can count on additional payments for work experience of more than 5-10 years, as well as comfortable working conditions.
In a private clinic, the salary is 1.5-2 times higher. After completing advanced training courses and receiving the appropriate document, the earnings of a dentist in Moscow rise to 100-400 thousand rubles per month, provided that the doctor works in a large private company. However, the requirements for employees of such organizations are much higher.
As a rule, the narrower your specialization in a particular field, the higher your earnings will be. In particular, the services of dental surgeons, orthodontists, and hygienists are now highly valued. As a rule, prosthetics services are the most expensive, because... they are the most labor-intensive and extensive, requiring a huge amount of knowledge and almost jewelry labor.
Accordingly, if you want to increase your income, you need to do the following:
- choose a narrow specialization that will help you quickly develop a customer base,
- look for employment not in municipal clinics, but in private centers,
- if you live in a small city, consider moving to the capital,
- Be sure to advertise about yourself, try to approach each client individually in order for word of mouth to work.
What qualities should a person want to become a dental technician have?
Let's list the main ones, without which work will bring neither pleasure nor profit.
Responsibility. Perhaps one of the main advantages that any medical professional should have. Without a serious attitude to the results of your work, nothing good can be expected. The appearance and health of the patient who comes to the orthopedic dentist’s office with the dream of a beautiful smile depends on how responsibly the dental technician approaches the work.
Desire to constantly learn. In order to become a good and sought-after specialist in your field, practice alone is not enough. Science does not stand still, and new materials and equipment appear with enviable regularity, therefore, in order to always be on top, a specialist must constantly learn and improve his skills.
Perseverance. The work of a dental technician is quite monotonous and requires the ability to remain at the table for hours, bringing every detail to perfection.
Well-developed hand motor skills. Representatives of this profession often have to deal with very small elements, so a person must be able to control the work of his fingers well and regularly train their mobility.
A penchant for exact sciences will be useful in order to competently make the necessary calculations. Knowledge in the field of mathematics, chemistry and physics will definitely not be superfluous.
Love for creativity. Despite what is written in the previous paragraph, a good dental technician cannot be a “techie” in its pure form. A creative streak is a must for him, because he sculpts and carves new perfect smiles for his patients, just as a skilled sculptor sculpts his next masterpiece from clay or marble.
Good health. The production of dentures is considered harmful for a reason. Constant sedentary work, the need to strain your eyesight, vibration from the instruments used, inhalation of dust and fumes of acids and alkalis can negatively affect the general condition of the body, so it is better for people with diseases of the musculoskeletal system, respiratory system and visual organs to abstain from this profession for the sake of their for your own good.
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Dentist salary in Moscow
In Moscow, compared to other regions of Russia, dentists have the highest salaries. In the capital, novice dentists in municipal institutions, initially working as assistants, receive from 25 thousand rubles. The salary of a young therapist in a dental clinic is approximately 35 thousand rubles.
With the growth of practical experience, the qualifications of a specialist increase and, accordingly, the amount of wages - on average 50-60 thousand rubles. In private dentistry, doctors earn 2-3 times more than in a public institution. Thus, a private orthodontist receives from 120 thousand rubles, and a budgetary organization - 62 thousand.
In other regions
The earnings of dentists depend on the region of residence in Russia.
A specialist with at least 3 years of work experience has the following average earnings in government agencies, in rubles:
- Kazan – 30,000;
- St. Petersburg – 50,000;
- Samara – 25000;
- Ekaterinburg – 35000;
- Krasnodar region - 13,000;
- Volgograd region – 13,000;
- Rostov region – 20,000;
- Samara region - 25,000;
- Novosibirsk region – 30,000;
- Moscow region – 50,000;
- Leningrad region - 40,000.
Dentists receive the highest salaries in central Russia, near cities with a population of more than 1 million people. In the Southern regions, income is significantly less.
By specialty
Information on how much dentists of various qualifications are paid is presented below:
- Orthopedic dentist - 50000-60000;
- Dentist-orthodontist - 70000-75000;
- Dental surgeon - 42000-50000;
- Prosthetist - 45000-50000;
- Military dentist - 50000-60000;
- Dentist-implantologist - 75000-77000.
The income level of dentists varies depending on the specific region. But don’t rush to leave your “hometown” and move to another city.
In cities with large populations, dentists earn decent salaries. The justification for this is simple - in general, the standard of living here is higher. The average salary of a dentist in Moscow ranges from 50,000-60,000 rubles. This figure is average and it is difficult to get a general idea of the “life” of a doctor - there are specialists who receive more than 100,000 rubles.
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According to job search sites in some regions of Russia, employers also offer applicants good wages - no worse than what a dentist earns in Moscow. This includes the following regions: Magadan region, Dagestan, Ivanovo region, Kursk region, Saratov region.
In small regions, everything is not so rosy - there is huge competition among private dental clinics, and in municipal hospitals, full-time doctors are paid very little. It can be difficult for young professionals in small towns to find well-paid jobs. And many of them leave for the capital - which is why competition among applicants here is becoming more and more intense.
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Not least important in the list of considered advantages (or disadvantages) of becoming a dentist is the question of what a dentist’s salary is. Will you have to work for a “thank you” and vegetate in poverty? Naturally, no one wants this. Is this profession paid decently and how much?
You can immediately answer this question in the affirmative - the salary of a dentist in Moscow is at a very, very decent level.
However, information about what the average salary of a dentist in Moscow is is very varied. Research on Internet portals, where employers post their vacancies and applicants post their resumes, shows quite a lot of variability, which is difficult to average. The only thing we can say with confidence is that the size of a dentist’s salary greatly depends on the dentist’s work experience, his qualifications, level of professional skill and his professional reputation.
Word spreads very quickly about a good dentist. Since the condition of teeth is a topical and even pressing issue for many, and dental services are very expensive, of course, everyone wants to find “their” doctor. One who does the job efficiently and accurately, who can confidently make a diagnosis and determine exactly how to save a diseased tooth and, moreover, will do everything to save it.
Naturally, those doctors who have such an impressive amount of knowledge, intuition, a “light hand” and brilliant professionalism are in high demand among the population and, accordingly, earn a lot.
Also, the salary of a dentist depends on where the doctor works. Analyzing the personnel demand and supply for dentists, we can say for sure that in commercial clinics, dentists earn significantly more than those who work in public medical institutions.
Last year, the average salary of a Moscow dentist, based on employer offers on the leading “job” portal, for dentists in commercial medical centers and clinics in Moscow was about 70,000 rubles. In Moscow, wages are higher than in other Russian cities. For dentists with five or more years of experience, the salary offer increases and can reach 200,000 rubles.
Moscow doctors have different salaries depending on the location and specifics of the work. In 2021, the average salary of a Moscow dentist in a clinic is 45–55 thousand rubles per month. In a private clinic, dentists receive 70 thousand rubles, and highly qualified specialists have a salary of about 100 thousand rubles.
One of the most in-demand specialties is prosthetist.
The employer can set allowances and bonuses based on the number of patients accepted.
Where and how much to study to become a dental technician
Good news for those who dream of working in the field of dentistry, but are not ready for huge competitions for admission, as well as 5-6 years at a medical school, followed by residency and choice of specialty. To become a dental technician, you do not need a higher education - a secondary specialized education will be enough.
You can start getting a specialty quite early - after finishing 9th grade. In this case, the training will take four years. After 11th grade - one year less.
To enter a college or technical school after 9th grade, you will need a certificate of secondary education. As a rule, there is no need to take additional exams, but during school years, future applicants are recommended to “lean into” mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and the Russian language in order to successfully pass the Unified State Exam in these subjects.
However, if you already have a higher medical education, but you are determined to change your specialization and master a new profession, then everything will be even faster here. For those who have a diploma, it is enough to take a professional retraining course.
Benefits for dentists
According to statistics, the highest paid dentists are prosthetists with an average salary of 60 thousand rubles and orthodontists with a salary of 75 thousand rubles.
An orthodontist belongs to the category of highly paid dentists
In addition, the authority of the clinic and the wealth of its clients play an important role. Dentists at the Clinical Institute of Aesthetic Medicine on Novy Arbat specialize in teeth whitening. Among the institute’s patients are TV presenter Marina Kim and head coach of Russian gymnasts Irina Viner. The cost of a whitening procedure in the clinic starts from 28 thousand rubles.
The work of a dentist is complex and requires extensive training and continuous improvement. At the same time, doctors with “golden hands” are always in demand and can count on high incomes.
Benefits for doctors of this category are the same as for everyone else in accordance with Russian legislation.
Medical workers in cities can count on:
- Provision of office living space.
- Partial refund of funds for housing and communal services.
- Providing a plot for individual construction.
- Social mortgage.
- Partial refund of mortgage funds.
Healthcare workers in rural areas can count on:
- All benefits as for employees in cities.
- Doubling your work experience: 1 year of work – 2 years of work experience.
- Supplements to wages.
- Participation in social programs.
- Receiving a subsidy for the purchase of housing - 1,000,000 rubles.
The dentist's profession is interesting, complex, requiring constant concentration, attention, and knowledge of a large amount of information. This profession is not available to everyone. Before choosing your business, you should think carefully and weigh all the pros and cons.
When choosing a dentist profession, most people focus on the salary. This profession is one of the most prestigious, because this is the doctor who is visited most often. The amount of earnings depends not only on the place of work, city, but also on other factors. From this article you will find out how much dentists earn on average per month in various cities of Russia, and also get acquainted with the amount of wages in other countries of the world.
Dentist salary in Moscow
By specialty
Dentist in America is a profession that will provide you with a stable income throughout your life, will allow you to pay all bills, children’s education, maintain a large house, a good car, and full medical insurance. In old age - receiving a decent pension.
This profession is one of the most prestigious and highly paid. The average income in the USA is $10,000. monthly. In cities with a population of over a million, it’s $11,000/month, in provincial towns – $9,000/month.
To work, a dentist from Russia in the United States must not only obtain a visa and work permit, but also confirm an education diploma and pass specialized exams to meet the requirements for specialists in this category.
Dentist's office in America
A dental technician is a multidisciplinary worker, and his work has always been considered profitable, but wages vary throughout the Russian Federation. If we take the average, it is 44–45 thousand rubles. This income consists of a fixed rate and bonuses depending on the number of quality orders completed.
A novice technician in a government agency will receive about 14 thousand rubles, and a professional expert in private companies - 150 thousand rubles
| Region, area | Salary of a dental technician, thousand rubles. |
| Moscow region | 60–150 |
| Leningrad region | 50–100 |
| Krasnodar region | 150–200 |
| Sverdlovsk region | 40–60 |
| Tula region | 36–70 |
| Murmansk region | 80–90 |
| Astrakhan region | 45–70 |
| Rostov region | 85–110 |
Salary in Moscow
If a dental technician has extensive experience, knowledge and good education, supported by recommendations, then in Moscow you can count on high wages.
High category specialists are invited to private clinics for vacancies with a salary of 120–140 thousand rubles, subject to a wide range of knowledge.
The salary level is influenced by qualifications, experience, achievements and recommendations from previous places of work. Education is also considered an important indicator, namely its level and place of receipt. The fact is that not all educational institutions can guarantee the competence and literacy of their students due to the insufficient level of qualifications of teachers and the lack of educational material.
The salary of a specialist also depends on the organization where he works. Public dentistry provides wages that are an order of magnitude lower than in private organizations. Income also depends on the region of employment, so in the capital the salary is higher than in remote areas.
