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.
#492 / 683
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?
Early childhood technician
19%
#584 / 683
View rankingEarly childhood technician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Routine, the yard and the kit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Nappy, the change and dignity.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Nap, the one who will not sleep and the one who cries.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Food, the allergy and not mixing the plate.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Family, pick-up and not handing over to the wrong person.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
The nappy, and them staying calm.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
- 0-3 routines
- nappy change
- nap
- food allergies
- pick-up
- nursery yard
- dignity
- not hand to the wrong person
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-2011.00· ESCO/ISCO 5311