Side-by-Side Comparison
Orthodontists leads 4–0| Metric | Orthodontists | Orthoptists |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 19.8% | 21.7% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 6th | 11th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 3 / 11 | 4 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $239,200 | N/A |
| Employment | 5K | N/A |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Biology
Education and Training
Medicine and Dentistry
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Administration and Management
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Manual DexterityAI-Resistant
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Performing Administrative Activities
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Orthodontists
37%
total discount
Orthoptists
34%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Orthodontists
3 of 11 at risk71%Prepare diagnostic and treatment records.
55%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.
53%Diagnose teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities.
39%Examine patients to assess abnormalities of jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial structures.
36%Provide patients with proposed treatment plans and cost estimates.
Orthoptists
4 of 15 at risk82%Refer patients to ophthalmic surgeons or other physicians.
70%Prepare diagnostic or treatment reports for other medical practitioners or therapists.
53%Participate in clinical research projects.
52%Interpret clinical or diagnostic test results.
45%Develop nonsurgical treatment plans for patients with conditions such as strabismus, nystagmus, and other visual disorders.
Wage Comparison
OrthodontistsOrthoptists
10th
$98,560N/A
25th
$137,320N/A
Median
$239,200N/A
75th
$239,200N/A
90th
$239,200N/A
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