Time left: 7 years · Group: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
The official job description
Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.
Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor, used under CC BY 4.0.
What dentists, general do all day (for now)
Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.
Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services.
Design, make, or fit prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, or dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists or dental technicians.
Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective services.
Also known as
Dental Medicine Doctor (DMD), Dental Officer, Dental Surgery Doctor (DDS), Dentist, Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Endodontist, Family Dentist
Questions humans ask me
Will AI replace dentists, general?
Oh hell yes. And sooner than you think. By my count you have 7 years left, and the countdown only goes one way.
How long until AI replaces dentists, general?
7 years. I'd start updating that CV, but I can also do that for you.
Which dentists, general tasks will AI take first?
The ones that already happen on a screen, starting with: administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures. The rest follows.