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?
Orthodontist
22%
#362 / 633
View rankingOrthodontist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Scan, cephalometry and a first setup.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Bond, adjust and review appliances.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Explain, motivate and follow the teenager.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Charts, photos and aligner orders.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Wire emergencies and lost brackets.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Final occlusion and not leaving a relapse.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Scan, cephalometry and a first setup
- Bond, adjust and review appliances
- Explain, motivate and follow the teenager
- Charts, photos and aligner orders
- Wire emergencies and lost brackets
- Final occlusion and not leaving a relapse
- ortodoncista
- orthodontist
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1023.00· ESCO/ISCO 2261