Automation index
How much of a Dental assistant’s job can AI already do?
A booking and a reminder come earlier. Suction, passing and not leaving the patient alone do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Dental assistant
19%
AI can already do 19% of this job.
#480 / 633
View rankingDental assistant
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Diary, charts and setting the bay.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Suction, pass instruments and isolate.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Care for the patient and explain aftercare.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Develop, label and file tests.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Sterilisation, impressions and stock.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Not infecting anyone and not leaving cotton inside.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- design interfaces
- prototypes
- figma
- Diary, charts and setting the bay
- Suction, pass instruments and isolate
- Care for the patient and explain aftercare
- Develop, label and file tests
- Sterilisation, impressions and stock
- auxiliar de odontologia
- dental assistant
Sources for this job· O*NET 31-9091.00· ESCO/ISCO 5329
IS WORK OVER?
Chiropractor
20%
#466 / 633
View rankingChiropractor
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
History, films and a first plan.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Adjustment, mobilisation and spinal work.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Explain, dose and watch red flags.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Notes, consents and progress.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Room, hygiene and follow-up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Not over-adjusting or treating the wrong person.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- History, films and a first plan
- Adjustment, mobilisation and spinal work
- Explain, dose and watch red flags
- Notes, consents and progress
- Room, hygiene and follow-up
- quiropractico
- chiropractor
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2269