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4. Volume
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Minimal Risk
9%
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AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
0.0%
(Minimal Risk)
POLLING
18.6%
(Minimal Risk)
Average: 9%
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
3.3%
by year 2033
WAGES
The median wage for this occupation is currently unknown
Volume
4,160
as of 2023
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
6.5/10

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Calculated automation risk

0.0% (Minimal Risk)

Minimal Risk (0-20%): Occupations in this category have a low probability of being automated, as they typically demand complex problem-solving, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of manual dexterity. These jobs often involve intricate hand movements and precise coordination, making it difficult for machines to replicate the required tasks.

More information on what this score is, and how it is calculated is available here.

Some very important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Assisting and Caring for Others

  • Finger Dexterity

Some quite important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Manual Dexterity

  • Social Perceptiveness

  • Originality

User poll

18.6% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted there's a minimal chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 0.0% chance of automation.

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What is the likelihood that Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?






Growth

Moderate growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons' job openings is expected to rise 3.3% by 2033

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2023 and 2033
Updated projections are due 09-2025.

Volume

Significantly lower range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2023 there were 4,160 people employed as 'Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons' within the United States.

This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 36 thousand people are employed as 'Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons'.

Job description

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.

SOC Code: 29-1022.00

Comments

EES (No chance) 2 months ago
So many of OMFS boils down to difficult anatomical structures, trauma scenarios, and unpredictable situations. It's really custom and non-malleable. AI is already here to help but the field has more to worry about saturation than anything.
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Manan (No chance) 4 years ago
Its totally skill based profession
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Animal lover (No chance) 6 years ago
This job probably has extremely high educational requirements I've noticed a trend the more education a job needs the less likely it is to be automated.
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