Dental Assistants
SOC Code: 31-9091
Dental Assistantss prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 81.2/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Active Listening, Speaking, Active Listening.
AI-Proof Score: 81.2 — Very High
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Median Salary
$47,300
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Job Growth
6.4%
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Training Time
Medium preparation (1-2 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 3 / 5
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Training Cost
~$15,000
Key Skills
- •Active Listening
- •Speaking
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Monitoring
- •Service Orientation
- •Instructing
- •Social Perceptiveness
Common Tasks
- ✓Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures.
- ✓Record treatment information in patient records.
- ✓Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
- ✓Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
- ✓Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
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