As a dental assistant, you play a central role in dental care by assisting the dentist during examinations, treatments, and surgeries. You also work hands-on with cleaning and polishing teeth, taking X-rays, and sterilizing instruments and other equipment. Additionally, you manage key administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, keeping patient records, handling payments, and making purchases.
The average monthly salary for a tandsköterskor in Sweden is 33 700 SEK, with most salaries falling within the range of 30 300 – 37 100 SEK.