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.
#454 / 633
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?
Family support worker
20%
#472 / 633
View rankingFamily support worker
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
The intervention plan and case coordination.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Home, hygiene, food and the child who misses school.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Teach routines without replacing the parent.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Reports, social services and the school.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The row in the living room and getting out whole.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
The bond, and not making yourself indispensable.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- home intervention
- teach routines
- family hygiene
- reports to social services
- home support
- truant child
- intervention plan
- not replacing the family
Sources for this job· O*NET 21-1093.00· ESCO/ISCO 2635