Dentist
Oral exams, diagnosis and treatment.
Dentist is projected to be largely replaced by AI by 2036 (≥70% of tasks); 20% replaced so far. Replaced: Designing crowns and restorations. Being replaced: Reading dental X-rays, Orthodontic treatment planning, Implant surgery. Next: Complex treatment and patient communication.
Dentist
Replaced (1)
- Designing crowns and restorationsreplaced 2025
Being replaced (3)
- Reading dental X-raysuntil 2027
- Orthodontic treatment planninguntil 2028
- Implant surgeryuntil 2036
Will be replaced (1)
FAQ
Will AI replace Dentist?
Dentist is projected to be largely replaced by AI by 2036. As of 2026, 20% of tasks are replaced and the status is “Will be replaced”. “Largely replaced” means over 70% of tasks no longer need a human — it does not mean the job disappears entirely.
Which parts of Dentist work has AI already replaced?
Already replaced: Designing crowns and restorations. Being replaced now: Reading dental X-rays, Orthodontic treatment planning, Implant surgery.
Which Dentist tasks are hardest for AI to replace?
The last to be replaced: Complex treatment and patient communication, Implant surgery. Not yet affected: Complex treatment and patient communication.