Advanced Practice Dental Therapist
There are 105 active advanced practice dental therapist providers in the United States, distributed across 22 states. An Advanced Practice Dental Therapist is:<br/>(1) A dental therapist who has completed additional training beyond basic dental therapy education and provides dental services in accordance with state a
By state
Top metros
- FRESNO, CA 5 providers
- FARIBAULT, MN 3 providers
- MINNEAPOLIS, MN 3 providers
- REDLANDS, CA 3 providers
- PORTLAND, OR 3 providers
- FAIRBANKS, AK 3 providers
- SAN DIEGO, CA 2 providers
- PALM DESERT, CA 2 providers
- ROCHESTER, MN 2 providers
- SAINT PAUL, MN 2 providers
- RIVERSIDE, CA 2 providers
- ENCINITAS, CA 1 providers
- BOSTON, MA 1 providers
- ENCINO, CA 1 providers
- ELLERSLIE, GA 1 providers
- EASTVALE, CA 1 providers
- BLOOMINGTON, MN 1 providers
- AUGUSTA, ME 1 providers
- CORONA, CA 1 providers
- CONCORD, CA 1 providers
About advanced practice dental therapist
An Advanced Practice Dental Therapist is:<br/>(1) A dental therapist who has completed additional training beyond basic dental therapy education and provides dental services in accordance with state advanced practice dental therapist laws or statutes; or<br/>(2) A dental hygienist with a graduate degree in advanced dental therapy prepared for independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the dental health care continuum.<br/>The individual has been authorized by the relevant state board or a tribal entity to provide services under the remote supervision of a dentist. The functions of the advanced practice dental therapist vary based on the needs of the dentist, the educational preparation of the advanced practice dental therapist and state dental practice acts and regulations.
Frequently asked
What does a advanced practice dental therapist provider do?
Advanced Practice 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 advanced practice 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.