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Can AI do a Dentist’s job?
Today an AI can already prep materials, sort notes, and write a first summary. The class, the source, and the patient still need someone in the room.
It also does not calculate how many jobs will be lost.
IS WORK OVER?
Dentist
24%
AI or a robot can already do 24% of this job.
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Where the week goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weights are our frequency estimate, not an O*NET time %. Saving is separate evidence or estimate.
Task weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish share of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
11% | 12% | +1.3 |
Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Use dental air turbines, hand instruments, dental appliances, or surgical implements.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
8% | 12% | +1 |
Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective services.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
7% | 28% | +2 |
Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Analyze or evaluate dental needs to determine changes or trends in patterns of dental disease.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
6% | 48% | +2.9 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
34% | 28% | +9.5 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Occupation sources · O*NET 29-1021.00 · ESCO/ISCO 2261