Dental Assistant
There are 2885 active dental assistant providers in the United States, distributed across 63 states. An individual who may or may not have completed an accredited dental assisting education program and who aids the dentist in providing patient care services and performs other nonclinical duties in th
By state
Top metros
- LOS ANGELES, CA 145 providers
- CINCINNATI, OH 105 providers
- FORT CARSON, CO 104 providers
- PORTLAND, OR 101 providers
- VANCOUVER, WA 60 providers
- RENO, NV 42 providers
- TORRANCE, CA 39 providers
- BEAVERTON, OR 39 providers
- SALEM, OR 38 providers
- FORT IRWIN, CA 34 providers
- COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 34 providers
- FORT CAMPBELL, KY 34 providers
- RIVERSIDE, CA 33 providers
- FRESNO, CA 30 providers
- SOUTH GATE, CA 30 providers
- SPARKS, NV 27 providers
- EL PASO, TX 26 providers
- GALLUP, NM 25 providers
- LONG BEACH, CA 25 providers
- CLACKAMAS, OR 24 providers
About dental assistant
An individual who may or may not have completed an accredited dental assisting education program and who aids the dentist in providing patient care services and performs other nonclinical duties in the dental office or other patient care facility. The scope of the patient care functions that may be legally delegated to the dental assistant varies based on the needs of the dentist the educational preparation of the dental assistant and state dental practice acts and regulations. Patient care services are provided under the supervision of a dentist. To avoid misleading the public, no occupational title other than dental assistant should be used to describe this dental auxiliary.
Frequently asked
What does a dental assistant provider do?
Dental Assistant 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 assistant 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.