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Orthodontists
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · SOC 29-1023
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$289,140
Median Annual Salary
Bright ↗
O*NET Outlook
300
Proj. Annual Openings
6,210
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure2.6%
Top Skills
1.Active Listening
2.Speaking
3.Critical Thinking
4.Monitoring
5.Complex Problem Solving
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign teeth and jaws to produce and maintain normal function and to improve appearance.
Common titles: Board Certified Orthodontist, Orthodontic Dentist, Orthodontic Specialist, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Specialist, Orthodontics Doctor, Orthodontist
Representative 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.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Adjust dental devices or appliances to ensure fit.
- •Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
- •Diagnose dental conditions.
- •Examine mouth, teeth, gums, or related facial structures.
- •Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office software · hotAdaAmerican Orthodontics Compu-CephAmerican Orthodontics Photo-EzeDolphin Imaging & Management Solutions Dolphin ManagementFYI Technologies Dr. ViewGAC International OrthoPlexKodak Dental Systems Kodak ORTHOWAREPatient management softwarePerfectByte Ortho
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
2.6%
Avg AI Exposure
14
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 2.6% |
| Outlook | Bright ↗ | 93% Bright |
| Median Salary | $289,140 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |