As of June 2026, Dental Hygienist has an AI-exposure score of 33/100 (Low exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Dental Hygienist

33/100
Low exposure
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More exposed than 3% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$81,400.

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Role snapshot

What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 title match

Administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records. Advise patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention. May provide advanced care such as providing fluoride treatment or administering topical anesthesia.

Common titles
Dental HygienistHygienistLicensed Dental HygienistRegistered Dental Hygienist (RDH)Pediatric Dental Hygienist
O*NET job-zone preparation
Job Zone 3 · Medium Preparation Needed Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations.

Broad guidance for this preparation level; exact requirements vary by role and employer.

Skills and knowledge
Clinical hygieneAssessmentMedicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal Service
Tools and technology
Henry Schein DentrixMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft WordDental billing softwareDental charting software
Work context
Indoor controlled settingFace-to-face discussionsFrequent contact with othersRepeating tasksDecision latitude

Source: O*NET 29.1 title match - Dental Hygienists, SOC 29-1292.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Dental Hygienist tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as durable (90%).

Augmentable
  • Record patient charts
  • Take and review x-rays
Durable
  • Record and review patient medical histories.
  • Feel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease.
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