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?

22%

#411 / 643

Nursery grower

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
Sow, water and the calendar. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Glasshouse, pest and the batch that turns. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Order, the garden centre and the plant that is not ready. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Substrate, feed and the one that drowns. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
The heat, the shade and not selling too early. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Saleable, and not drowning the rootball. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		22%

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