Automation index
How much of a Dental technician’s job can AI already do?
A scan and a first design come earlier. A tooth that actually occludes does not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Dental technician
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#372 / 633
View rankingDental 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Scan, design and nest the prosthesis.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Wax, cast, mill and stain.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Try-in with the dentist.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Orders, deadlines and lab charts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Fit, occlusion and remakes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Dust, oven and not delivering a crooked tooth.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, design and nest the prosthesis
- Wax, cast, mill and stain
- Try-in with the dentist
- Orders, deadlines and lab charts
- Fit, occlusion and remakes
- protesico dental
- dental technician
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-9081.00· ESCO/ISCO 3214
IS WORK OVER?
Pastry chef
17%
#595 / 633
View rankingPastry chef
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Design menus, cost and cake orders.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 35% | +5.6 |
Doughs, creams and chocolate.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Assemble, decorate and finish.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Counter, orders and client care.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
Hygiene, cold chain and storage.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
Train assistants and shop-floor pace.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 17% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- cook
- mise en place
- dishes
- bake
- Design menus, cost and cake orders
- Doughs, creams and chocolate
- Assemble, decorate and finish
- Counter, orders and client care
- Hygiene, cold chain and storage
- Train assistants and shop-floor pace
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-3011.00· ESCO/ISCO 7512