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How much does an orthodontist earn?

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As we saw in our orthodontist job description, this specialist plays a crucial role in dental health, correcting anomalies in the position of teeth and jaws to improve the aesthetics and function of the mouth. As with any profession essential to human health, orthodontists generally earn a high income. However, these vary according to a number of factors. This article examines the various elements that influence this subject.

Criteria affecting orthodontic salaries

Several factors determine an orthodontist's salary:

  • Experience: junior orthodontists earn less than those with several years' practice. Experience allows you to build a loyal patient base and improve your skills, resulting in higher earnings.
  • Location: salaries vary according to the geographical area in which the orthodontist decides to set up practice. In big cities or regions with strong purchasing power, incomes are higher, but so is the cost of living. In addition, regions with high demand mean limited competition, and can offer more attractive salaries.
  • Status : whether you're a salaried or self-employed orthodontist, your income will change. In fact, self-employed orthodontists are free to set their own rates, although they have to bear the tax and administrative burden of the premises they occupy.
  • Specialization: depending on the academic curriculum chosen, the orthodontist will be considered either a general dental surgeon with orthodontic skills, or a specialized orthodontist recognized as such. This distinction will play an important role in remuneration levels, as specialists are highly sought-after.

Average salaries for orthodontists

In France, it's not easy to determine exactly how much an orthodontist earns. In addition, the factors mentioned above have an impact on these disparities. Here, however, is an idea of the average remuneration:

  • Confirmed orthodontist:
    • Salaried : salary from 30 to 35% of gross monthly sales.
    • Self-employed : between 45 and 55% of gross monthly sales.

Additional benefits and allowances

In addition to salary, orthodontist job offers may include certain benefits:

  • Private practice orthodontists: as explained above, private practice orthodontists are able to set their own fees, which can lead to significantly higher incomes than salaried employees. However, they do have to manage the administration and taxation of their business.
  • Salaried orthodontists: salaried orthodontists enjoy a stable income and a constant patient base. While their income is lower than that of their self-employed peers, they are better protected and don't have to worry about anything other than their medical practice.

International comparison of salaries

Salaries for orthodontists vary considerably worldwide. In South Korea, for example, the average annual salary for an orthodontist is around KRW 135,000,000 per year (€91,000), and AUD 112,000 in Australia (€68,000). On the other hand, while these figures may seem interesting at first glance, they are of no interest when taken out of the economic and social context of the country from which they come. The way the healthcare system works and the cost of living vary to such an extent that, for the same salary, American and Italian orthodontists will not live in the same conditions.

As you can see, orthodontic salaries depend on all the factors listed above. It can sometimes be hard to keep track, and even harder to master the variables in question, not all of which depend on the doctor. On the other hand, the motivated and patient orthodontist will ensure an increase in income throughout an exciting and important career!

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Orthodontist M/F - Lyon 69

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5000 - 15000 per month

Lyon 2e

Orthodontist Job - Lyon 69 A dental practice in Lyon, in the Rhône region, is looking for its new orthodontist M/F for a permanent contract. Terms and conditions - CDI - Full time 36h - 3 RTT per year for full time - Monday to Friday - 08:00 to 18:00 with 1h break - Part-time possible 18h or 27h without RTT The structure This dental clinic is located in Lyon's 2nd arrondissement, close to the Cours de Verdun and well served by public transport. The team is made up of a qualified dental assistant in the chair and one or two receptionists, whose duties include full third-party payment. Multi-site managers are accessible and offer coaching and training on request. All new recruits benefit from a personalized induction program and assessment. Correspondents in private practices and hospitals take charge of implantology and stomatology cases when necessary. Remuneration Retrocession of 29% of gross sales Our missions - Management and follow-up of orthodontic treatments - Placement and adjustment of brackets and ODF orthodontic appliances - Coordination with prosthetists and correspondents for implant and stomatological cases - Manage and organize patient schedules - Participation in integration and quality reviews The benefits - Comprehensive technical platform - Presence of a qualified dental assistant in the chair and a reception team - Excellent working atmosphere and accessible managers - Veasy business software and Doctolib diary - Meal vouchers 11.52 euros per day worked, 60% paid by the employer - Annual profit-sharing bonus in excess of 1,000 euros gross pro rata to working time Equipment - Airel Quetin K2 neon orthodontic chairs - Technodent and Sting orthodontic chairs - Medit i900 optical cameras - EndoPilot endodontic motor, latest model 2025, integrating Komet apex locator and burs - Radio Care Stream 2D panoramic - Silicone mixer - Leon ODF brackets - ODF gutters, no Invisalign - Biotech and Global D implantology fittings - Consumables supplied by GACD or Henri Schein - Standard sterilization and protocols with DASRI management - Logistical support from the facility's support services The little extra Lyon offers a lifestyle appreciated for its gastronomic and cultural richness, with the Presqu'île and its restaurants just a few minutes away, as well as the Parc de la Tête d'Or for your nature escapes. Profile required Orthodontist qualified in France or the European Union, registered or eligible for registration with the Ordre Contact us on: 06 67 76 60 76 or by e-mail at [email protected] Ad reference : 12360 Candidates from the European Union: Jober Group, leader in the integration of dental surgeons in France, supports you free of charge right up to the start of your activity: - Introduction to our partner teachers - B2 French language training - Follow-up for ONCD registration - Help in finding accommodation - Consultant dedicated to your support Find over 4,000 healthcare job offers on our Jober Group website and mobile application. Take advantage of a network of 1,000 partners throughout France, a team of recruitment experts at your service, and a totally free service that 99% of our candidates are satisfied with.

Orthodontist - Biarritz 64

Liberal

5000 - 15000 per month

Biarritz

Orthodontist Job - Biarritz 64 A dental practice in Biarritz, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, is actively seeking a freelance orthodontist. Terms and conditions - Private practice - Part-time: Thursdays and Fridays, possibility of working Saturdays too The structure This is a dental clinic based in Biarritz, offering a professional working environment on the Basque coast. In addition, the organization focuses on quality of care and coordination between administrative and clinical functions. The partnership begins with two days' presence per week, without a dedicated assistant in the treatment room, and can evolve into a minority partnership within the SELARL after six months if the collaboration is going well. Remuneration - Collaboration: Retrocession of 70% gross of sales, with prosthetic costs, materials and software paid by the orthodontist - After 6 months, possibility of minority partnership with adjusted retrocession: without assistant 75% gross of sales, with dedicated assistant 65% gross of sales Duties - Carry out orthodontic assessments and draw up treatment plans - Fit and monitor fixed and removable orthodontic appliances - Ensure regular clinical follow-up of patients and necessary adjustments - Collaborate with the secretary's office to manage appointments and patient files - Participate in clinical meetings and ensure traceability of care - Coordinate with prosthetic specialists when necessary The benefits - Flexible consultation days and the possibility of working on Saturdays - Secretarial and sterilization services provided by the team - Possibility of minority partnership after 6 months - Possibility of hiring a dedicated assistant after 6 months - Practice in an attractive area on the Basque coast The little extra Biarritz is famous for its surf spots, notably the Côte des Basques beach, and for the Rocher de la Vierge, which offers an emblematic view of the ocean. The town offers an art of living that combines beaches, walks and Basque gastronomy. Profile required Orthodontist qualified in France or the European Union, registered or eligible for registration with the Ordre. A minimum of one to two years' experience is required. Contact us at: 06 67 76 60 76 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Ad reference : 12241 Candidates from the European Union: Jober Group, leader in the integration of dental surgeons in France, supports you free of charge right up to the start of your activity: - Introduction to our partner teachers - B2 French language training - Support in registering with the French Dental Association (ONCD) - Help in finding accommodation - Consultant dedicated to your support Find over 4,000 healthcare job offers on our Jober Group website and mobile application. Take advantage of a network of 1,000 partners throughout France, a team of recruitment experts at your service, and a totally free service that 99% of our candidates are satisfied with.

Orthodontist - Sablons 38

Liberal

5000 - 15000 per month

Lyon 5e

A dental establishment in Sablons is looking for its new orthodontist M/F for a liberal collaboration leading to an SCM association as a minority partner. Terms and conditions - Private practice followed by minority partnership - Full-time or part-time The structure This is a large, new 800 m2 practice located within a multidisciplinary health cluster that includes cardiology, physiotherapy, osteopathy and dental care. The premises are also easily accessible, with parking spaces directly in front of the building. Each practitioner is supported by a dedicated assistant and administrative secretary. The team is highly responsive when it comes to equipment maintenance, and the internal organization encourages collaboration between specialties. Remuneration - 55% gross commission on sales - Prostheses paid for by the practitioner Our missions - Complete orthodontic management of patients, including initial consultations and assessments - Design and implementation of orthodontic treatment plans - Placement and adjustment of fixed and removable orthodontic appliances - Regular treatment follow-up and management of follow-up appointments - Collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and communication with the dedicated assistant - Participation in the organization and management of SCM schedules The benefits - Spacious, bright, air-conditioned premises - Parking spaces available in front of the practice - Ready-to-use orthodontic room - Dedicated dental assistant per practitioner and administrative secretariat - High average turnover Our equipment - Latest-generation equipment - Optical camera - Dental chair - Cephalostat - Computer and printer in each cubicle The little extra Sablons offers quick access to major highways and the Alps for weekend getaways. Profile Orthodontist qualified in France or the European Union, registered or eligible for registration. Contact us on: 06 67 76 60 76 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Ad reference : 11931 Candidates from the European Union: Jober Group, leader in the integration of dental surgeons in France, supports you free of charge right up to the start of your activity: - Introduction to our partner teachers - B2 French language training - Follow-up for ONCD registration - Help in finding accommodation - Consultant dedicated to your support Find over 4,000 healthcare job offers on our Jober Group website and mobile application. Benefit from a network of 1,000 partners throughout France, a team of recruitment experts at your service, and a totally free service that 99% of our candidates are satisfied with.

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