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Value Set and Code System Information
| Code System Name | NUCC Provider Codes |
| Value Set Code | PHVS_ProviderCodes_NUCC |
| Value Set Name | Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code (NUCC) |
| Value Set Version | 5 |
Value Set Concept Details
| Concept Code | 125K00000X |
| Preferred Concept Name | Advanced Practice Dental Therapist |
| Value Set Concept Status | Published |
| Value Set Concept Status Date | 01/01/2020 |
| Value Set Concept Description | An Advanced Practice Dental Therapist is:(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 (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.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. |
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Code System Concept Details
| Code System Concept Name | Advanced Practice Dental Therapist |
| Code System Concept Status | Published |
| Code System Preferred Concept Name | Dental Providers |
| Date Created | 07/01/2012 |
| Date Revised | 07/01/2012 |