Dental Therapist
There are 196 active dental therapist providers in the United States, distributed across 17 states. 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 servi
By state
Top metros
- MINNEAPOLIS, MN 24 providers
- BETHEL, AK 15 providers
- SAINT PAUL, MN 10 providers
- MANKATO, MN 6 providers
- COON RAPIDS, MN 6 providers
- SAVAGE, MN 5 providers
- KOTZEBUE, AK 5 providers
- LA CONNER, WA 4 providers
- WASILLA, AK 4 providers
- MAPLE GROVE, MN 3 providers
- BLOOMINGTON, MN 3 providers
- FAIRMONT, MN 3 providers
- ANCHORAGE, AK 3 providers
- ROCHESTER, MN 3 providers
- MARSHALL, MN 2 providers
- JUNEAU, AK 2 providers
- GLENCOE, MN 2 providers
- KING COVE, AK 2 providers
- BELLINGHAM, WA 2 providers
- FERGUS FALLS, MN 2 providers
About dental therapist
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.
Frequently asked
What does a dental therapist provider do?
Dental Therapist providers are healthcare professionals classified under the NUCC Healthcare Provider Taxonomy. Refer to the NUCC taxonomy definitions and your state licensing board for scope of practice details.
How do I verify a dental therapist provider's NPI?
Every NPI on Praxis MD has a verifiable record in the official CMS NPPES registry. Open NPPES to confirm, then check the issuing state board for current license status.
How current is this data?
Praxis MD refreshes the monthly NPPES bulk file and applies weekly delta updates. Each page shows its 'Updated' date.