Automation index

How much of a Dental hygienist’s job can AI already do?

An appointment and a reminder come earlier. Scaling, probing and not hurting the gum do not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

20%

AI can already do 20% of this job.

#463 / 643

Dental hygienist

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 recall reminders. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Scaling, polish and periodontal probing. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	10%	+2.2
Teach brushing, diet and maintenance. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Support the dentist in clinic and X-ray. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Clinical notes and progress photos. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Sterilisation, bay and not infecting anyone. Estimate No 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

IS WORK OVER?

23%

#291 / 643

Allergist

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
Read IgE, prick tests and the reaction history. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	48%	+7.7
Skin tests, challenges and immunotherapy. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Avoidance, adrenaline and allergic asthma. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Clinic for children, mites and the one who cannot eat. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Letters for school, canteen and the plane. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Anaphylaxis, on-call and owning the vaccine. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		23%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low