Orthodontist
Examines and treats crooked teeth and jaw problems, designing and fitting braces and other devices that straighten teeth and improve looks.
Will AI replace orthodontist jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: Medium. More AI overlap than 63 in 100 jobs. AI helps with some tasks, like paperwork or first drafts. People still do the core of the job. 0% of this job’s working time is already spent on tasks people bring to AI at work (Anthropic Economic Index). Based on Microsoft research on real AI use at work, matched to the tasks of each job in O*NET.
What AI already helps with
- Prepare diagnosis and treatment records
- Give patients treatment plans and cost estimates
- Study histories, models, photos, and X-rays to plan patient treatment
What stays human
- Fit dental appliances in patients' mouths to move teeth and jaws
- Adjust dental appliances to keep normal function
- Design and make appliances like retainers and arch wires
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: +6%. Typical pay: $289,140 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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