While AI and robotics can partially support dental assistants by automating some administrative and routine tasks, the hands-on and emotionally supportive aspects of the role face substantial barriers to full automation.
50/100Consequence_of_Error
95/100Contact_With_Others
83/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
40/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
71/100Deal_With_External_Customers
20/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
67/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
23/100Degree_of_Automation
14/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
72/100Electronic_Mail
53/100Exposed_to_Contaminants
67/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
51/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions
16/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
0/100Exposed_to_High_Places
36/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
87/100Exposed_to_Radiation
1/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
28/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
86/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
63/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
64/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
68/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
59/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
84/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
73/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
0/100In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Equipment
0/100In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Equipment
74/100Indoors_Environmentally_Controlled
12/100Indoors_Not_Environmentally_Controlled
46/100Letters_and_Memos
34/100Level_of_Competition
0/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
3/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
26/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
94/100Physical_Proximity
55/100Public_Speaking
58/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
87/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
53/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
70/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
0/100Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders_Scaffolds_or_Poles
15/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
21/100Spend_Time_Kneeling_Crouching_Stooping_or_Crawling
71/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
40/100Spend_Time_Sitting
67/100Spend_Time_Standing
83/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
67/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
61/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
88/100Telephone
61/100Time_Pressure
14/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
97/100Wear_Common_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Safety_Shoes_Glasses_Gloves_Hearing_Protection_Hard_Hats_or_Life_Jackets
58/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
0/100Work_Schedules
90/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team