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Oral Pathologist

Oral pathologists examine samples of tissue from the mouth to work out what disease or problem a patient has. They use microscopes to look for cancers, infections, and other conditions, then report their findings to dentists and doctors so patients can get the right treatment.

Oral Pathologist

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Medicine and Dentistry

AI IMPACT
AI EXPOSURE TODAY6
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST46%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £35,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (6), and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.

Organisations in this field

Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.

NHSThe NHS is the largest employer in the UK, offering diverse opportunities for Oral Pathologists in various hospitals and dental practices across the country.
Kings College London Dental InstituteA leading institution in dental education and research, providing opportunities for Oral Pathologists to engage in cutting-edge research and clinical practice.
Barts Health NHS TrustOne of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, offering a wide range of services and a collaborative environment for Oral Pathologists.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustA prestigious trust known for its commitment to research and education, providing a dynamic workplace for Oral Pathologists.
Royal Free London NHS Foundation TrustAn innovative trust that values research and development, offering exciting career opportunities for Oral Pathologists.