Takeover Tracker
29%medium risk
Radiologic Technologists
vs

52 shared · 22 different

core competencies

24%low risk
Dental Assistants

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricRadiologic TechnologistsDental Assistants
Risk Score28.5%24.2%
Risk TierMedium RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile32th17th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)6 / 154 / 15
Median Salary$77,660$47,300
Employment223K375K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Controlling Machines and Processes
Computers and Electronics
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Customer and Personal Service
Biology
Clerical
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Assisting and Caring for Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Problem Sensitivity
Thinking Creatively

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Radiologic Technologists

34%

total discount

Dental Assistants

34%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Radiologic Technologists

6 of 15 at risk
86%Key commands and data into computer to document and specify scan sequences, adjust transmitters and receivers, or photograph certain images.
85%Take thorough and accurate patient medical histories.
65%Record, process, and maintain patient data or treatment records and prepare reports.
61%Monitor video display of area being scanned and adjust density or contrast to improve picture quality.
59%Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.

Dental Assistants

4 of 15 at risk
86%Record treatment information in patient records.
86%Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
82%Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
65%Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records, manually or using computer.
49%Pour, trim, and polish study casts.

Wage Comparison

Dental Assistants earns -$30,360(-39%) vs Radiologic Technologists
Radiologic TechnologistsDental Assistants
10th
$52,360$36,190
25th
$62,910$39,520
Median
$77,660$47,300
75th
$93,610$56,910
90th
$106,990$61,780

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Radiologic Technologists2028–2035
Dental Assistants2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Dental Assistants has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Radiologic Technologists.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Radiologic Technologists

$55,519

from $77,660

Dental Assistants

$35,839

from $47,300

After adjusting for AI risk, Radiologic Technologists offers $19,680 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Radiologic

0

Unique to Dental

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
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