Dentists, General
The short answer
This job is less likely to change much. Most of the work is the kind AI can't help with. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 351 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second least exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. Most of what it involves isn't the kind of work AI can take over.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a quarter of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second least exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
This job is in the second least exposed fifth of New York jobs for AI exposure. The tasks below show why: most of what it involves is work AI can't simply take over.
AI can help with or automate about 45% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
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.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications.
AI could do much of this on its own
Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Design, make, or fit prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, or dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists or dental technicians.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Use dental air turbines, hand instruments, dental appliances, or surgical implements.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective services.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Fill pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Jobs you could switch to
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Very similar work+87% pay26 openings/yrLess exposed than your job nowPays about 87% more—$352,307 vs your $188,185 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires a doctoral or professional degree, plus internship/residency.
Getting ready typically takes more than four years.
Skills you already have
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Customer and Personal Service
- Control Precision
- Problem Sensitivity
- Finger Dexterity
New skills to build
- Biology
- Therapy and Counseling
- Psychology