Orthodontists
SOC Code: 29-1023
Orthodontistss diagnose teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities. This career typically requires extensive preparation (4+ years). With an AI-proof score of 81.8/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Complex Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving.
AI-Proof Score: 81.8 — Very High
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Median Salary
$103,660
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Job Growth
4.4%
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Training Time
Extensive preparation (4+ years)
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Job Zone
Zone 5 / 5
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Training Cost
~$80,000
Key Skills
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Complex Problem Solving
- •Monitoring
- •Time Management
- •Active Learning
- •Critical Thinking
- •Speaking
Common Tasks
- ✓Diagnose teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities.
- ✓Examine patients to assess abnormalities of jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial structures.
- ✓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.
- ✓Fit dental appliances in patients' mouths to alter the position and relationship of teeth and jaws or to realign teeth.
- ✓Adjust dental appliances to produce and maintain normal function.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation