JOB REPORT / 29-1023 · 11 TASKS
Orthodontists.
Can AI do the work of Orthodontists?
Mostly it works alongside you. Here is what shifts, task by task.
YOUR EXPERIENCE MATTERS
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How many tasks do you use AI to assist with at work?
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The parts of your job AI can already do most of:
- Study diagnostic records
- Provide patients with proposed treatment plans and cost estimates
- Prepare diagnostic and treatment records
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WHAT WE LOOKED AT
Your job, task by task.
7/ 117 of 11 tasks reviewed
This job has 11 core tasks. We went through 7 of them, one at a time.
Task by task, from the work Orthodontists actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.
- TASK 01
Study diagnostic records, such as medical or dental histories, plaster models of the teeth, photos of a patient's face and teeth, and X-rays, to develop patient treatment plans.
AI DOESScans X-rays and photos to highlight tooth positions, spacing issues, and growth patterns
YOU DOCombine all records into one personalized plan that fits the patient's full health picture
- TASK 02
Provide patients with proposed treatment plans and cost estimates.
AI DOESDrafts treatment plan templates, pulls fee schedules, and formats cost estimates
YOU DOApply clinical findings and build patient trust face-to-face
- TASK 03
Prepare diagnostic and treatment records.
AI DOESAuto-fills record templates, flags missing data, and drafts treatment summaries from structured inputs
YOU DOExamine the patient in person and apply clinical judgment to finalize the diagnosis and plan
- TASK 04
Diagnose teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities.
AI DOESScreens dental images and highlights potential alignment issues or abnormalities
YOU DOExamine the patient in person and apply clinical judgment to confirm any diagnosis
- TASK 05
Instruct dental officers and technical assistants in orthodontic procedures and techniques.
AI DOESDrafts training materials, quizzes, step-by-step procedure guides, and video scripts to support instruction
YOU DODemonstrate hands-on techniques and read the learner's progress in real time
- TASK 06
Advise patients to comply with treatment plans.
AI DOESDrafts reminder messages, scripts, and patient education materials to support compliance
YOU DOBuild the personal trust and rapport that actually motivates patients to follow through
- TASK 07
Coordinate orthodontic services with other dental and medical services.
AI DOESDrafts referral letters, summarizes patient records, and flags scheduling conflicts
YOU DOBuild trust with other providers and make care decisions face-to-face
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