Dental assistant salary

Salary for Dental Assistant

Working as a dental assistant provides an average salary of 29 400 SEK per month. This represents a slight increase from the previous year's average salary of 27 100 SEK. Women in the profession earn an average of 29 700 SEK, while men earn slightly less, 28 800 SEK. Therefore, women earn 103% of what men do in this occupational group. The highest salary for a dental assistant is 47,000 SEK and belongs to a man working in the municipal sector with a research education. The highest salary for a woman in the same profession is 41,800 SEK. The lowest salary for a dental assistant is 25,300 SEK, which belongs to a woman in the regional sector with a pre-secondary education. For men, the lowest salary is 25,400 SEK.

Job Duties for Dental Assistant

As a dental assistant, you work closely with dentists and dental hygienists to prepare patients and equipment for treatments. Job duties include sterilizing and preparing instruments, assisting during treatments, and handling administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records. Dental assistants play a crucial role in ensuring smooth and efficient operations at dental clinics.

Education and Requirements

Typically, becoming a dental assistant requires a high school education with a focus on health and care. There are also vocational training programs that offer specialized courses for dental assistants. Many employers also provide on-the-job training to ensure that newly hired employees have the necessary skills for the job. It is important to have good communication skills, be detail-oriented, and able to work in a team.

Job Opportunities and Outlook

The Public Employment Service does not make a specific assessment for dental assistants due to limited data. Generally, there are good opportunities to find work in the dental sector, especially in larger cities and areas with many dental clinics. The profession is part of the broader category of "Other health and care personnel," where demand may vary depending on the region and employer.

Benefits

Benefits for dental assistants may vary depending on the employer. Common benefits include paid further education, which can be valuable for those looking to advance in the field. Other potential benefits may include a company-paid mobile phone or wellness allowance, but this varies greatly between different workplaces.