Task-by-Task Analysis
Here's how AI might impact each core task of a dental hygienist:
Clean teeth20% automatable
Take X-rays50% automatable
Apply sealants25% automatable
Educate patients30% automatable
Live Risk Signals
Real-time factors affecting this job's automation risk score:
-3%
employment
+3.3% employment change year-over-year
Risk scores update automatically based on news, layoffs, employment trends, and AI capability announcements.
Score Breakdown
Base Risk (O*NET Research)26%
Employment Trends (BLS)-3%
Final Score23%
Risk Trend (90 Days)
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AI Tools Threatening This Role
AI imaging analysis
Diagnostic software
What AI Cannot Replace
Hands-on care
Patient education
Preventive procedures
How to Future-Proof Your Career
Advanced certifications
Periodontal therapy
Practice management
Public health
Key Skills for This Role
Clinical SkillsPatient CareCommunication
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), O*NET OnLine, industry research reports. Risk scores are updated daily using our proprietary algorithm. Last updated: February 2026.
Analysis by AI Crisis Research Team.