The profession of dentist It is one of the most prestigious in the field of higher education and plays a fundamental role in the health of the population. For this reason, the salaries received by professionals in this area are usually highly attractive and competitive.
By the fourth year of graduation and depending on the university from which he graduates, a dentist can expect a salary which starts at $1,600,000, increasing gradually as you gain experience in the work field.
The Mifuturo.cl platform provides detailed information on the average income of dentists, crossing graduate income data with the financial information declared before the Internal Revenue Service. According to these data, average earnings in the fourth year of graduation vary depending on the academic institution from which the professionals come.
The University of Chile, for example, leads the ranking with salaries that range between $2,100,000 and $2,200,000, followed by other institutions such as the Universidad del Alba, Universidad de Antofagasta, Universidad de Talca, among others.
Despite the high salaries, the dental work field may be saturated, according to statements from experts in the area. It is suggested that the increase in the number of dentists may be related to public policies that have failed to expand coverage in the public service, which affects the supply and demand of employment in the profession.
