As of June 2026, Dentists, General has an AI-exposure score of 53/100 (Elevated 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

Dentists, General

53/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 40% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$170,950. About 3,900 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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How this role compares to similar Healthcare roles

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Role snapshot

What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.

Common titles
DentistFamily DentistGeneral DentistPediatric DentistDental Surgery Doctor (DDS)Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
Typical preparation
Extensive Preparation Needed: Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven...
Skills and knowledge
Critical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingMonitoringReading ComprehensionSpeaking
Tools and technology
Henry Schein DentrixMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareeClinicalWorks EHR softwareABELSoft ABELDentACE Dental
Work context
Face-to-face discussionsFrequent contact with othersIndoor controlled settingDecision latitudeTelephone

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Dentists, General, SOC 29-1021.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Dentists, General tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (100%).

Augmentable
  • Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases.
  • Use dental air turbines, hand instruments, dental appliances, or surgical implements.
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Durable

No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (100%).

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