Einar H. Dyvik
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As of December 2022, the largest share of dentists in Denmark had a monthly income of between 64,000 and almost 90,000 Danish kroner. 8.5 percent of dentists had a monthly income of 90,000 and more Danish kroner, while around four percent of Danish dentists earned between 20,000 and approximately 22,000 Danish kroner per month.
In the Danish health sector, the number of employed dentists decreased in recent years. In 2019, there were approximately 4,200 dentists employed in the healthcare sector.
Dentists in Sweden
In neighboring Sweden, on the other hand, the number of dentists employed in the healthcare sector increased during the past years. In 2019, approximately 8,000 dentists worked in the Swedish health sector. In 2021, the average monthly salary of dentists was 50,000 Swedish kronor. It was slightly higher among male than among female dentists.
Number of dentists in Norway
Also in Norway the number of employed dentists grew steadily from 2000 to 2021. During this period, the number increased by 1,400. In 2021, there were more than 5,000 dentists employed in the Norwegian healthcare sector.
Dentists in Sweden
In neighboring Sweden, on the other hand, the number of dentists employed in the healthcare sector increased during the past years. In 2019, approximately 8,000 dentists worked in the Swedish health sector. In 2021, the average monthly salary of dentists was 50,000 Swedish kronor. It was slightly higher among male than among female dentists.
Number of dentists in Norway
Also in Norway the number of employed dentists grew steadily from 2000 to 2021. During this period, the number increased by 1,400. In 2021, there were more than 5,000 dentists employed in the Norwegian healthcare sector.
