SOC 29-1021
Dentists, General
Risk Score
⚠️24/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥113,490
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$173K
$84K – $0
Projected Growth
📈+4.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖81/100
High exposure
💡 Dentists, General face a risk score of 24/100 — 20 points below the national average of 44. With 81/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $173K ($126K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions offer lower AI risk while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of just 24/100, Dentists, General is well-positioned against AI automation. Core responsibilities like interdisciplinary care coordination and empathetic patient communication and bedside manner rely heavily on human judgment and interpersonal skills that AI cannot easily replicate. The 113,490 Americans in this role can expect continued demand, though they should still stay informed about AI tools that can enhance their productivity.
Will AI Replace Dentists, General?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Telehealth platforms automating triage and intake
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
AI-assisted diagnostic imaging reducing radiologist workload
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Interdisciplinary care coordination
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
Emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment
Complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations
Ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 82% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 51% |
| Postsecondary Teachers | 22 | $82K | 69% |