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Will AI replace orthodontists?AI replacement risk 35% and how the work is changing

United States Healthcare Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$289,140
25th–75th pct. $146,580–$342,300
Top pay (est.)
$540,800
Top 10% $416,000
Pay in 5 years
$338,700est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$396,700est.
$341,100–$460,500
Outlook score
66/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
35%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+6.0%
200 openings / yr

Will AI replace Orthodontists? AI replacement risk

35%
Low
Ranked #305 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Orthodontists

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
4.1
Complex Problem Solving
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Critical Thinking
4.0
Active Learning
4.0
Time Management
4.0
Writing
4.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Medicine and Dentistry
6.0
Customer and Personal Service
4.9
Biology
3.7
Education and Training
3.7
Computers and Electronics
3.6
English Language
3.6
Administrative
3.5
Administration and Management
3.5

What the work involves

Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsGetting InformationHandling and Moving ObjectsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Important abilities

Problem SensitivityOral ComprehensionNear VisionOral ExpressionInductive ReasoningWritten Comprehension

Education of workers

Post-doctoral training
69%
Doctoral degree
12%
Post-secondary certificate
8%
Professional degree
7%
Bachelor's degree
3%
High school diploma
2%

Training before entry

1–2 years
35%
None / short demo
32%
1–3 months
12%
4–10 years
8%
3–6 months
8%
6–12 months
3%
Up to 1 month
2%

Related work experience

1–2 years
44%
None
33%
2–4 years
11%
4–6 years
10%
6–8 years
2%

Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.