Dental Assistants

# 357 overall · better than 59.0% of other jobs
2.2
Low to No Risk
43.8% tasks are partially/fully automatable
2/5
Automatability
2/5
Technical Feasibility
2/5
Ethics
2/5
Physical Requirements
2/5
Forgivability
3/5
Economic Incentive
3/5
Emotional Intelligence
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.

Median Salary: $46,540

Traits: 57

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

Tasks performed as Dental Assistants

Low to No Risk
7
Moderate Risk
1
High Risk
6
Extreme Risk
1
  • 2.2Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures.
  • 2.2Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
  • 2.4Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
  • 2Clean teeth, using dental instruments.
  • 2.7Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
  • 2.4Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
  • 2.3Fabricate and fit orthodontic appliances and materials for patients, such as retainers, wires, or bands.

43.8% of Dental Assistants tasks can be automated with AI or robotics

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How long until this job becomes displaced by AI?

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1 to 3 years
3 to 5 years
5+ years
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