Dental Therapist
Definition
A Dental Therapist is an individual who has completed an accredited or non-accredited dental therapy program and who has been authorized by the relevant state board or a tribal entity to provide services within the scope of their practice under the supervision of a dentist. Functions that may be delegated to the dental therapist vary based on the needs of the dentist, the educational preparation of the dental therapist and state dental practice acts and regulations.
Related Specialties
Advanced Practice Dental Therapist
Advanced Practice Dental Therapist
Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technician
Dental Laboratory Technician
Dental Anesthesiology
Dentist
Public Health Dentistry
Dentist
Endodontics
Dentist
General Practice Dentistry
Dentist
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry
Dentist
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Dentistry
Dentist
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)
Dentist
Oral Medicine Dentistry
Dentist
Orofacial Pain Dentistry
Dentist
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry
Dentist
Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Periodontics
Dentist
Prosthodontics
Dentist
Dentist
Dentist
Denturist
Denturist
Quick Facts
- Taxonomy Code
- 125J00000X
- Grouping
- Dental Providers
- Classification
- Dental Therapist
- National Providers
- 227
- Conditions Treated
- 0
Top States
Specialty data is derived from the NUCC Healthcare Provider Taxonomy. Provider counts are approximate and reflect NPI registry data. Always verify provider credentials independently.