125J00000X — Dental Therapist
125J00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Dental Therapist (individual providers). 197 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 125J00000X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Dental Therapist |
| Grouping | Dental Providers |
| Classification | Dental Therapist |
| Section | Individual |
| Directory | Dental Therapist provider directory |
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.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.