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?
Dental hygienist
20%
AI can already do 20% of this job.
#516 / 713
View rankingDental hygienist
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 recall reminders.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Scaling, polish and periodontal probing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Teach brushing, diet and maintenance.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Support the dentist in clinic and X-ray.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Clinical notes and progress photos.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Sterilisation, bay and not infecting anyone.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
- Diary, charts and recall reminders
- Scaling, polish and periodontal probing
- Teach brushing, diet and maintenance
- Support the dentist in clinic and X-ray
- Clinical notes and progress photos
- higienista dental
- dental hygienist
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1292.00· ESCO/ISCO 2266
IS WORK OVER?
Bodyguard
19%
#564 / 713
View rankingBodyguard
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Route, advances and the vehicle.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Street, the gap and the one who comes close.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Premises, the exits and not drinking.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Threat, the note and calling it in.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The client, the whim and not yielding security.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Cover the body, and not playing the hero.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- escort routes
- advances
- the vehicle
- premises exits
- threats
- not drink on duty
- gaps
- cover
Sources for this job· O*NET 33-9032.00· ESCO/ISCO 5414