Hammaslääkärin palkka

Dentists in Finland complete a 5.5-year degree (hammaslääketieteen lisensiaatti) at the universities of Helsinki, Turku, or Oulu — an EU-recognized qualification that allows practice across Europe. The profession splits cleanly between public and private.

Public terveyskeskus positions pay around €5,500–6,500/month under KVTES. Private clinics — Oral, Pihlajalinna, Coronaria — often operate on a commission or revenue-share model, where a full appointment book can push earnings well above the public sector benchmark. Specializations in orthodontics or oral surgery command premium rates. The public sector faces a persistent dentist shortage, unable to compete on pay with private chains.