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.

#516 / 713

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?

27%

#130 / 713

Criminal lawyer

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
File, evidence and the brief. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	48%	+8.6
Cells, the statement and not leaving them alone. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Trial, the jury and not overplaying it. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Sentence, the plea and not signing blind. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The family, the headline and not leaking. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Be there at three, and not selling cheap innocence. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		27%

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