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.
#463 / 643
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?
Zookeeper
19%
#498 / 643
View rankingZookeeper
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Protocol, ration and the enclosure log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Go in, clean and the one that will not come off.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Enrichment, the public and not teaching badly.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Vet, the sign and calling it in time.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Escape, the protocol and not improvising.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Not losing an animal, and not skipping the lock.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
- enclosures
- zoo rations
- enrichment
- escape protocol
- vet log
- lock-up
- enclosure clean
- the public
Sources for this job· O*NET 39-2021.00· ESCO/ISCO 5164