Dentists — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 1'252 active companies in dental care. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 169.2%, with 1'020 new companies registered, and 233 companies liquidated.
- 1'020 new companies
- 233 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Dentists — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Dentists in German-speaking Switzerland.
Dentists — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 1'020 companies in dental care have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 787 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Dentists:
Canton of Zurich (284), Canton of Vaud (234), and Canton of Bern (220).
Companies in dental care are the 71st largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 1'020 new companies
- 1'252 active companies
- ** year to date
Dentists — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 87 companies in dental care were incorporated. In that same period, 30 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.8% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 87 new companies
- 30 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Dentists — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Dentists in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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97% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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3% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Dentists — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 1'252 companies in dental care, most are active in
Dental practice activities (1'252).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Dentists
Nb of legal entities
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Dental practice activities
1'252
Companies in dental care in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (60%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (21%) and "Sole proprietorship" (14%).
- Legal forms
- 60% Limited
- 21% Limited Liability Company
- 14% Sole proprietorship
- 5% Other
Dentists — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 9 companies in dental care have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8834 Schindellegi
22/05/2026
8155 Niederhasli
20/05/2026
8640 Rapperswil SG
08/05/2026
9010 St. Gallen
01/05/2026
Dentists — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 5 companies in dental care have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
4500 Solothurn
27/05/2026
8640 Rapperwil
21/05/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
11/03/2026
8708 Männedorf
15/01/2026
Dentists – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 37 companies in dental care have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of status
04/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
03/06/2026