125J00000X — Dental Therapist

Grouping

Dental Providers

Classification

Dental Therapist

Specialization

None — this code IS the classification

Section

Individual

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.

NUCC’s own wording, not a paraphrase.