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Automation Risk Analysis

Will “Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)” be Automated?

Historical Context: Oxford Study (2013)

Ranked #9 of 702. Estimated risk: 0.4%

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AI Exposure Risk

46%

“Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)” will probably not be replaced by AI.

Based on the cognitive demands, communication requirements, and logical reasoning intrinsic to this occupation according to O*NET data, we project a 46% probability of disruption by generative AI and Large Language Models.

Automation & Robot Risk

51%

“Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)” will maybe be replaced by robots.

Evaluating the physical dexterity, repetitive motion tasks, and manual labor associated with this role, our analysis indicates a 51% likelihood of substitution by advanced robotics systems.

Personal & Financial Insights

Every occupation has a unique profile. For Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET classify the day-to-day work broadly as: Perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects. May diagnose problems of the oral and maxillofacial regions. May perform surgery to improve function or appearance.

Avg. Annual Salary $360,240
Avg. Hourly Wage $173.19
Available Jobs (US) 5,330
Job Title & Hierarchy Code (SOC) Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons #29-1022
Wage vs. National Median
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Data is based on the reference occupation: “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons”

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Core Skills & Abilities

  • Restore form and function by moving skin, bone, nerves, and other tissues from other parts of the body to reconstruct the jaws and face.

  • Administer general and local anesthetics.

  • Treat infections of the oral cavity, salivary glands, jaws, and neck.

  • Treat problems affecting the oral mucosa, such as mouth ulcers and infections.

  • Provide emergency treatment of facial injuries including facial lacerations, intra-oral lacerations, and fractured facial bones.

  • Perform surgery to prepare the mouth for dental implants and to aid in the regeneration of deficient bone and gum tissues.

  • Evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth to determine whether problems exist currently or might occur in the future.

  • Perform surgery on the mouth and jaws to treat conditions such as cleft lip, cleft palate, and jaw growth problems.

  • Perform minor facial rejuvenation procedures, including the use of Botox and laser technology.

  • Remove tumors and other abnormal growths of the oral and facial regions, using surgical instruments.

  • Perform minor cosmetic procedures, such as chin and cheekbone enhancements.

  • Remove impacted, damaged, and non-restorable teeth.

  • Treat snoring problems, using laser surgery.

  • Collaborate with other professionals, such as restorative dentists and orthodontists, to plan treatment.

Technologies & Software

  • Perplexity AI
  • DentalEye
  • Abridge
  • Nuance DAX (Microsoft)
  • DSN Software Oral Surgery-Exec
  • Gemini for Workspace
  • Nabla Copilot
  • Epic AI
  • Amboss AI
  • Apteryx Imaging Suite
  • DecisionBase TiME for OMS
  • Gendex Dental Systems VixWin PRO
  • Ada
  • Sirona SIDEXIS XG
  • Planmeca Oy Dimaxis
  • Operating system software
  • Kodak Dental Systems Kodak Cosmetic Imaging Module
  • Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions Dolphin Management
  • Glass AI
  • Heidbrink elevators
  • Endodontic gauges
  • Dental gauze packers
  • Multiparameter vital sign monitors
  • Dental suction units
  • Panoramic dental x ray units
  • Anesthetic injectors
  • Straight osteotomes
  • Dental computed tomography CT scanners
  • Endodontic excavators
  • Laptop computers
  • Bone crushers
  • Rubber dam frames
  • Wire twisting scissors
  • Compass microsaws
  • Sinus retractors
  • Bone calipers
  • Bone packers
  • File scalers
  • Endodontic pluggers
  • Posterior periotomes
  • Chisel scalers
  • Safety goggles
  • Apical forceps
  • Dental bone rasps
  • Peristaltic water pumps
  • Oral airways
  • Sinus lift instruments
  • Dean scissors
  • Mead forceps
  • Curved iris scissors
  • Dental loupes
  • Tissue nippers
  • Dental aspiration syringes
  • Luxating elevators
  • Dental surgical burs
  • Anesthesia machines
  • Bandage scissors
  • Seldin elevators
  • V-notch retractors
  • Trephine burs
  • Dental tissue pliers
  • Periodontal chisels
  • Surgical gloves
  • Gouge elevators
  • Surgical scalpels
  • Root elevators
  • Right syndesmotomes
  • Digital dental x ray units
  • Intraoral digital video cameras
  • Bone files
  • Serrated elevators
  • Root forceps
  • Apexo elevators
  • Dental reciprocating saws
  • Dental cryosurgery units
  • Needle holders
  • Articulating paper forceps
  • Angled scalpels
  • Straight iris scissors
  • Crown removers
  • Rubber dam punches
  • Osseoscalpel microsaws
  • Towel clamps
  • Cryer elevators
  • Cheek retractors
  • Stout elevators
  • Periodontal knives
  • Electrocardiography EKG monitors
  • Microsurgical corn suture pliers
  • Dental mallets
  • Electrosurgical units
  • Dental suture needles
  • Dental elevators
  • Anterior periotomes
  • Straight syndesmotomes
  • Dental spreading tools
  • Suture scissors
  • Sphygmomanometers
  • Dental laser systems
  • Pressure steam autoclaves
  • Nitrous oxide delivery systems
  • Volumetric infusion pumps
  • Periodontal surgical curettes
  • Potts elevators
  • Straight dental scissors
  • Crown lengthening gauges
  • Intravenous IV equipment
  • Periosteal elevators
  • Desktop computers
  • Capnograph monitors
  • Molt mouth gags
  • Sinus curettes
  • Dental root tip picks
  • Woodward elevators
  • Piezoelectric ultrasonic generators
  • Warwick-James elevators
  • Alveolar forceps
  • Dental aspirators
  • Surgical masks
  • Periodontal hoe scalers
  • Dental cone beam computed tomography CT scanners
  • Tongue retractors
  • Irrigating syringes
  • Surgical irrigation sets
  • Oral surgical retractors
  • Tissue forceps
  • Lacrimal probes
  • Bone mills
  • Straight hemostats
  • Rubber dam clamps
  • Oral surgery ronguers
  • Bone tampers
  • Automated external defibrillators AED
  • Mucotomes
  • High-speed dental handpieces
  • Curtis elevators
  • Endondontic explorers
  • Skin hooks
  • Wire cutting scissors
  • Intraoral still cameras
  • Ultrasonic sterilization units
  • Pulse oximeters
  • Crown spreaders
  • Left syndesmotomes
  • Dental placement instruments
  • Dental mouth prop or bite block or gag
  • Oscillating microsaws
  • Curved osteostomes
  • Mouth mirrors
  • Curved dental scissors
  • Gingival cord packers
  • Pedodontic forceps
  • Rubber dam clamp forceps
  • Safety glasses
  • Electrotomes
  • Bone pluggers
  • Curved hemostats
  • Dental sagittal saws
  • Intraoral x ray equipment

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