Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects. May diagnose problems of the oral and maxillofacial regions. May perform surgery to improve function or appearance.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
15 tasks analyzed
Administer general and local anesthetics.
Collaborate with other professionals, such as restorative dentists and orthodontists, to plan treatment.
Evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth to determine whether problems exist currently or might occur in the future.
Perform surgery to prepare the mouth for dental implants, and to aid in the regeneration of deficient bone and gum tissues.
Remove impacted, damaged, and non-restorable teeth.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administer general and local anesthetics. | - | - | - |
| Collaborate with other professionals, such as restorative dentists and orthodontists, to plan treatment. | - | - | - |
| Evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth to determine whether problems exist currently or might occur in the future. | - | - | - |
| Perform surgery to prepare the mouth for dental implants, and to aid in the regeneration of deficient bone and gum tissues. | - | - | - |
| Remove impacted, damaged, and non-restorable teeth. | - | - | - |
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$239,200
per year
Mean Wage
$360,240
per year
Employment
5K
workers
Wage Range
$82,960 - $239,200
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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