3.3Low RiskShortage
Dental Practitioners
Health Professionals · Health Therapy Professionals
Low Risk
Median Weekly Pay
$3,877
Full-time workers
Employment
22,300
Total workers
10yr Growth
+33.7%
Projected to 2034
Shortage Status
Shortage
Key Insight
Dental Practitioners is IN SHORTAGE and has LOW AI risk — a strong outlook for workers in this field.
JSA Official AI Exposure
Automation19.0%
Augmentation66.0%
Key Tasks
- •Diagnosing dental diseases using a range of methods such as radiographs, salivary tests and medical histories
- •Providing preventative oral health care such as periodontal treatments, fluoride applications and oral health promotion
- •Providing restorative oral care such as implants, complex crown and bridge restorations, and orthodontics, and repairing damaged and decayed teeth
- •Providing oral surgical treatments such as biopsy of tissue and prescription of medication
- •Performing routine orthodontic treatment
- •Restoring oral function with removable and fixed oral prostheses
- •Assisting in diagnosing general diseases having oral manifestations such as diabetes
- •Educating patients to take care of their mouth and teeth
- •Leading a dental team which may comprise dental hygienists, dental therapists, dental assistants and other dental specialists
Employment Projections to 2034
Median Age
39
Female Share
52.0%
Part-Time Share
37.0%
Skill Level
1 / 5
Highest