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Automation Risk Analysis

Will “Surgeon” be Automated?

Historical Context: Oxford Study (2013)

Ranked #9 of 702. Estimated risk: 0.4%

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AI Exposure Risk

46%

“Surgeon” 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%

“Surgeon” 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

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

  • Administer general and local anesthetics.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Treat snoring problems, using laser surgery.

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

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

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

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

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

Technologies & Software

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

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