SOC 29-1023
Orthodontists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ40/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ5,150
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$239K
$99K โ $0
Projected Growth
๐+4.4%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค95/100
High exposure
๐ก Orthodontists face a risk score of 40/100 โ 4 points below the national average of 44. With 95/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $239K ($193K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions offer lower AI risk while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 40/100, Orthodontists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like large language model automation of analysis tasks are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 5,150 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment and ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Orthodontists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
Administrative automation of medical billing and coding
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment
Ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
Interdisciplinary care coordination
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Diagnose teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities.
Examine patients to assess abnormalities of jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial structures.
Study diagnostic records, such as medical or dental histories, plaster models of the teeth, photos of a patient's face and teeth, and X-rays, to develop patient treatment plans.
Fit dental appliances in patients' mouths to alter the position and relationship of teeth and jaws or to realign teeth.
Adjust dental appliances to produce and maintain normal function.
๐ป Technology Skills
Development environment software
Medical software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Calendar and scheduling software
Web page creation and editing software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Medicine and Dentistry
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Biology
Computers and Electronics
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 84% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 77% |
| Prosthodontists | 34 | $0 | 72% |