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Dental Technician EFZ

Make dentures and dental prosthetics.

About this profession

Make dentures and dental prosthetics. Over 4 years you learn this profession in a host company, at the vocational school and in inter-company courses. At the end you receive a nationally recognised Federal VET Diploma (EFZ).

Day-to-day responsibilities

  • ›Create models of jaws and teeth
  • ›Fabricate crowns, bridges, and dentures
  • ›Work with materials like ceramic and metal
  • ›Ensure function and aesthetics of prosthetics

Skills you'll need

Fine motor skillsPrecisionAesthetic senseConcentrationTechnical understanding

A typical week as an apprentice

Host company

3–4 days/week — you learn the trade hands-on alongside experienced professionals.

Vocational school

1–2 days/week — general education plus job-specific theory.

Inter-company courses (üK)

Several blocks per year — practise core techniques together with other apprentices.

Where you'll work

Hospitals, nursing homes, home-care services (Spitex), social institutions, day-care centres.

Entry requirements

  • Completed compulsory school (Sek A or B, depending on profession). Strong school report in relevant subjects helps.
  • A 'Schnupperlehre' (1–5 day taster) is the best way to find out if the profession suits you.

What you earn at the end

Federal VET Diploma (EFZ) — a nationally recognised qualification that opens doors to higher VET (HF), the vocational baccalaureate (BM) and universities of applied sciences.

Apprentice wage

Typical monthly gross wage (CHF). Actual wages vary by sector and region.

Year 1

CHF 700 – 900/ Mt.

Year 2

CHF 900 – 1’150/ Mt.

Year 3

CHF 1’200 – 1’550/ Mt.

Year 4

CHF 1’500 – 1’950/ Mt.

Future-readiness

Score 3/5
SolidSolid
Demand trend3/5
Adaptability3/5
Automation risk3/5

Our take

The profession remains in demand despite digitalization, requiring continuous adaptation to new technologies and materials to stay competitive.

Sources

Early contract endings in this field

Across Health & Social apprenticeships, roughly 16–24% of contracts are ended early, compared with about 23% nationally. Most of those apprentices continue their training elsewhere.

Further education & career

  • Federal Diploma of Higher Education (e.g. Master Dental Technician)
  • Higher Technical College Dental Hygiene
  • Vocational Baccalaureate and University of Applied Sciences
  • Specializations (e.g. orthodontics, implantology)

Learn more

Official sources and further information about this profession.