entityType = "role"
schemaVersion = "role.v1"
slug = "role-29-1292-00"
socCode = "29-1292.00"
title = "Dental Hygienists"
summary = "Administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records. Advise patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention. May provide advanced care such as providing fluoride treatment or administering topical anesthesia."
aliases = ["Dental Hygienist", "Hygienist", "Licensed Dental Hygienist", "Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)", "Pediatric Dental Hygienist", "Dental Nurse", "Dental Treatment Coordinator", "Oral Hygienist"]
emergingTasks = []
aiSignals = []

[preparation]
jobZone = "3"
jobZoneName = "Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed"
education = "Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree."
experience = "Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job."
svpRange = "(6.0 to < 7.0)"

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)"
percentage = 75.18

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "First Professional Degree"
percentage = 12.74

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "Post-Baccalaureate Certificate"
percentage = 9

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "Bachelor's Degree"
percentage = 3.08

[educationLevel]
category = "Associate's degree"
slug = "associate-s-degree"

[market]
medianWage = 94260
meanWage = 93890
pct10Wage = 66470
pct25Wage = 80060
pct75Wage = 102920
pct90Wage = 120060
employment = 219070
areaTitle = "U.S."

[industries]
count = 10

[[industries.top]]
naics = "62"
slug = "62"
title = "Health Care and Social Assistance"
level = "Sector"
employment = 213180
medianWage = 94370
lq = 6.49

[[industries.top]]
naics = "56"
slug = "56"
title = "Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services"
level = "Sector"
employment = 2810
medianWage = 98460
lq = 0.22

[[industries.top]]
naics = "561320"
slug = "561320"
title = "Temporary Help Services"
level = "National industry"
employment = 1620
medianWage = 96810
lq = 0.43

[[industries.top]]
naics = "61"
slug = "61"
title = "Educational Services"
level = "Sector"
employment = 760
medianWage = 79950
lq = 0.04

[[industries.top]]
naics = "52"
slug = "52"
title = "Finance and Insurance"
level = "Sector"
employment = 70
medianWage = 108960

[[industries.top]]
naics = "524114"
slug = "524114"
title = "Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers"
level = "National industry"
employment = 40
medianWage = 80500

[[industries.top]]
naics = "55"
slug = "55"
title = "Management of Companies and Enterprises"
level = "Sector"
employment = 40
medianWage = 93770

[[industries.top]]
naics = "31-33"
slug = "31-33"
title = "Manufacturing"
level = "Sector"
employment = 30
medianWage = 89640

[[industries.top]]
naics = "54"
slug = "54"
title = "Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services"
level = "Sector"
medianWage = 87720

[[industries.top]]
naics = "81"
slug = "81"
title = "Other Services (except Public Administration)"
level = "Sector"
medianWage = 84270

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "62"
slug = "62"
title = "Health Care and Social Assistance"
level = "Sector"
employment = 213180
lq = 6.49

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "561320"
slug = "561320"
title = "Temporary Help Services"
level = "National industry"
employment = 1620
lq = 0.43

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "56"
slug = "56"
title = "Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services"
level = "Sector"
employment = 2810
lq = 0.22

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "61"
slug = "61"
title = "Educational Services"
level = "Sector"
employment = 760
lq = 0.04

[aiOutlook]
usageRelease = "2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2"

[aiOutlook.index]
value = 23
percentile = 21
band = "Low"
version = "ai-exposure-index-v1"
componentCount = 2

[[aiOutlook.index.components]]
percentile = 33
source = "openai_gpts_are_gpts"

[[aiOutlook.index.components]]
percentile = 13
source = "microsoft_working_with_ai"

[aiOutlook.eloundou]
alpha = 0.0625
beta = 0.1875
gamma = 0.3125

[aiOutlook.bls]
growthPercent = 7
growthPercentile = 85
direction = "Growing fast"
annualOpeningsThousands = 15.3
annualOpeningsPercentile = 73
employment2024Thousands = 221.6
employment2034Thousands = 237.2

[[aiOutlook.exposure]]
source = "eloundou_gamma"
label = "LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou)"
value = 0.3125
percentile = 33
band = "Low"
note = "Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank."

[[aiOutlook.exposure]]
source = "microsoft_applicability"
label = "AI assistant applicability (Microsoft)"
value = 0.05748366965756829
percentile = 13
band = "Low"
note = "How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement."

[[aiOutlook.usageTasks]]
task = "Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public."
usagePercent = 0.009551824295732696
importance = 4.66

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "bls_employment_projections"
version = "2024-2034"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "microsoft_working_with_ai"
version = "working-with-ai"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "openai_gpts_are_gpts"
version = "gpts-are-gpts"

[counts]
tasks = 16
skills = 36
capabilities = 120
tools = 17
relatedRoles = 20

[source]
dataset = "gold.onet_role_starter_surface"
version = "30.3"
generatedAt = "2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00"
contentHash = "d7d26f577943cf8f"

[[tasks]]
text = "Record and review patient medical histories."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.b.6.k"

[[tasks]]
text = "Feel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.1.b.2.i"

[[tasks]]
text = "Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.4.a.5.l"

[[tasks]]
text = "Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.1.b.2.i"

[[tasks]]
text = "Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.4.b.6.a"

[[tasks]]
text = "Chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.b.6.k"

[[tasks]]
text = "Expose and develop x-ray film."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.3.d"

[[tasks]]
text = "Attend continuing education courses to maintain or update skills."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.2.b.3.a"

[[tasks]]
text = "Maintain dental equipment and sharpen and sterilize dental instruments."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.1.i"

[[tasks]]
text = "Apply fluorides or other cavity preventing agents to arrest dental decay."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.4.a.5.l"

[[tasks]]
text = "Maintain patient recall system."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.2.b.5.c"

[[tasks]]
text = "Feel lymph nodes under patient's chin to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate presence of oral cancer."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.1.b.2.i"

[[activities]]
name = "Record patient medical histories."
iwa = "4.A.3.b.6.k"

[[activities]]
name = "Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers."
iwa = "4.A.4.b.6.a"

[[activities]]
name = "Sterilize medical equipment or instruments."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.1.i"

[[activities]]
name = "Maintain medical equipment or instruments."
iwa = "4.A.3.b.4.f"

[[activities]]
name = "Schedule appointments."
iwa = "4.A.2.b.5.c"

[[activities]]
name = "Schedule patient procedures or appointments."
iwa = "4.A.2.b.5.c"

[[activities]]
name = "Maintain current knowledge related to work activities."
iwa = "4.A.2.b.3.a"

[[activities]]
name = "Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge."
iwa = "4.A.2.b.3.a"

[[activities]]
name = "Treat dental problems or diseases."
iwa = "4.A.4.a.5.l"

[[activities]]
name = "Examine mouth, teeth, gums, or related facial structures."
iwa = "4.A.1.b.2.i"

[[activities]]
name = "Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.3.d"

[[activities]]
name = "Process x-rays or other medical images."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.3.d"

[[activities]]
name = "Fabricate medical devices."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.q"

[[activities]]
name = "Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain."
iwa = "4.A.4.a.5.c"

[[activities]]
name = "Direct healthcare delivery programs."
iwa = "4.A.4.b.4.j"

[[capabilities]]
name = "Medicine and Dentistry"
family = "knowledge"
value = 4.59

[[capabilities]]
name = "Customer and Personal Service"
family = "knowledge"
value = 3.94

[[capabilities]]
name = "Problem Sensitivity"
family = "ability"
value = 3.88

[[capabilities]]
name = "Arm-Hand Steadiness"
family = "ability"
value = 3.88

[[capabilities]]
name = "Finger Dexterity"
family = "ability"
value = 3.88

[[capabilities]]
name = "Near Vision"
family = "ability"
value = 3.88

[[capabilities]]
name = "Active Listening"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 3.75

[[capabilities]]
name = "Oral Comprehension"
family = "ability"
value = 3.75

[[capabilities]]
name = "Oral Expression"
family = "ability"
value = 3.75

[[capabilities]]
name = "Speaking"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 3.5

[[capabilities]]
name = "Critical Thinking"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 3.5

[[capabilities]]
name = "Manual Dexterity"
family = "ability"
value = 3.25

[[capabilities]]
name = "Speech Recognition"
family = "ability"
value = 3.25

[[capabilities]]
name = "Speech Clarity"
family = "ability"
value = 3.25

[[capabilities]]
name = "Writing"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 3.12

[[capabilities]]
name = "Monitoring"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 3.12

[[capabilities]]
name = "Social Perceptiveness"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3.12

[[capabilities]]
name = "Service Orientation"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3.12

[[capabilities]]
name = "Written Comprehension"
family = "ability"
value = 3.12

[[capabilities]]
name = "Inductive Reasoning"
family = "ability"
value = 3.12

[[capabilities]]
name = "Reading Comprehension"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Active Learning"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Coordination"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Persuasion"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Instructing"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Judgment and Decision Making"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Time Management"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Written Expression"
family = "ability"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Deductive Reasoning"
family = "ability"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Information Ordering"
family = "ability"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Category Flexibility"
family = "ability"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Flexibility of Closure"
family = "ability"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Perceptual Speed"
family = "ability"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Selective Attention"
family = "ability"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Time Sharing"
family = "ability"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Control Precision"
family = "ability"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Visual Color Discrimination"
family = "ability"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Psychology"
family = "knowledge"
value = 2.99

[[capabilities]]
name = "Complex Problem Solving"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 2.88

[[capabilities]]
name = "Operations Monitoring"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 2.88

[[skills]]
name = "Finger Dexterity"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Active Listening"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Critical Thinking"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Speech Recognition"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Writing"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Social Perceptiveness"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Inductive Reasoning"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Time Management"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Reading Comprehension"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Microsoft Word"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Microsoft Excel"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Instructing"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Information Ordering"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Deductive Reasoning"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Active Learning"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Psychology"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Visualization"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Complex Problem Solving"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "English Language"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Learning Strategies"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Chemistry"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Negotiation"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Biology"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Mathematics"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Equipment Maintenance"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Systems Analysis"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Open Dental"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Email Software"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Depth Perception"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Equipment Selection"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Foreign Language"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Telecommunications"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Physics"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Geography"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Medical Software"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Installation"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[tools]]
example = "Henry Schein Dentrix"
category = "Medical software"
hot = true
inDemand = true

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Excel"
category = "Spreadsheet software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Office software"
category = "Office suite software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Word"
category = "Word processing software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Dental billing software"
category = "Billing and invoicing software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Dental charting software"
category = "Medical software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Dental clinical records software"
category = "Medical software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Dental digital radiology software"
category = "Medical software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Dental imaging software"
category = "Medical software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Dental intra-oral imaging software"
category = "Medical software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Dental office management software"
category = "Medical software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Email software"
category = "Electronic mail software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Open Dental"
category = "Medical software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Patterson Dental Supply Patterson EagleSoft"
category = "Medical software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Scheduling software"
category = "Calendar and scheduling software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Voice-activated perio charting software"
category = "Medical software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Web browser software"
category = "Internet browser software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

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name = "Indoors, Environmentally Controlled"
value = 5

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls"
value = 5

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions"
value = 5

[[workContext]]
name = "Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets"
value = 5

[[workContext]]
name = "Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams"
value = 4.97

[[workContext]]
name = "Contact With Others"
value = 4.97

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Disease or Infections"
value = 4.97

[[workContext]]
name = "Physical Proximity"
value = 4.54

[[workContext]]
name = "Importance of Being Exact or Accurate"
value = 4.39

[[workContext]]
name = "Frequency of Decision Making"
value = 4.35

[[workContext]]
name = "Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results"
value = 4.33

[[workContext]]
name = "Importance of Repeating Same Tasks"
value = 4.3

[[workContext]]
name = "Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals"
value = 4.1

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Radiation"
value = 4.09

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Sitting"
value = 4.09

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body"
value = 4.01

[[workContext]]
name = "Freedom to Make Decisions"
value = 3.98

[[workContext]]
name = "Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team"
value = 3.97

[[workContext]]
name = "Deal With External Customers or the Public in General"
value = 3.89

[[workContext]]
name = "Time Pressure"
value = 3.74

[[workContext]]
name = "Telephone Conversations"
value = 3.39

[[workContext]]
name = "Consequence of Error"
value = 3.34

[[workContext]]
name = "Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People"
value = 3.25

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Contaminants"
value = 3.17

[[workContext]]
name = "Health and Safety of Other Workers"
value = 3.1

[[workContext]]
name = "Level of Competition"
value = 2.98

[[workContext]]
name = "Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities"
value = 2.95

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable"
value = 2.73

[[workContext]]
name = "E-Mail"
value = 2.68

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Standing"
value = 2.24

[[workContext]]
name = "Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers"
value = 2.2

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Hazardous Conditions"
value = 2.13

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions"
value = 2.11

[[workContext]]
name = "Conflict Situations"
value = 2.06

[[workContext]]
name = "Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection"
value = 2.04

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Walking or Running"
value = 1.96

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance"
value = 1.86

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings"
value = 1.74

[[workContext]]
name = "Degree of Automation"
value = 1.71

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions"
value = 1.67

[[personFit]]
name = "Dependability"
family = "work_style"
value = 7

[[personFit]]
name = "Health Care Service"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 6.42

[[personFit]]
name = "Attention to Detail"
family = "work_style"
value = 6

[[personFit]]
name = "Social"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 5.35

[[personFit]]
name = "Realistic"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 5.27

[[personFit]]
name = "Integrity"
family = "work_style"
value = 5

[[personFit]]
name = "Investigative"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 4.52

[[personFit]]
name = "Conventional"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 4.31

[[personFit]]
name = "Cautiousness"
family = "work_style"
value = 4

[[personFit]]
name = "Personal Service"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 3.61

[[personFit]]
name = "Teaching/Education"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 3.57

[[personFit]]
name = "Social Service"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 3.29

[[personFit]]
name = "Life Science"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 3.18

[[personFit]]
name = "Medical Science"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 3.13

[[personFit]]
name = "Cooperation"
family = "work_style"
value = 3

[[personFit]]
name = "Professional Advising"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2.63

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "31-9091.00"
slug = "role-31-9091-00"
title = "Dental Assistants"
tier = "Primary-Short"

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socCode = "29-9093.00"
slug = "role-29-9093-00"
title = "Surgical Assistants"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "31-9092.00"
slug = "role-31-9092-00"
title = "Medical Assistants"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "29-2056.00"
slug = "role-29-2056-00"
title = "Veterinary Technologists and Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "29-2057.00"
slug = "role-29-2057-00"
title = "Ophthalmic Medical Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "29-2055.00"
slug = "role-29-2055-00"
title = "Surgical Technologists"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "29-1141.00"
slug = "role-29-1141-00"
title = "Registered Nurses"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "29-1126.00"
slug = "role-29-1126-00"
title = "Respiratory Therapists"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "29-1141.01"
slug = "role-29-1141-01"
title = "Acute Care Nurses"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "29-2061.00"
slug = "role-29-2061-00"
title = "Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses"
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