ALASKA DENTAL THERAPY PROGRAM

NATIVE DENTAL THERAPY INITIATIVE

Dental Health Aide Therapists (DHATs) are part of a dentist-led team. Dental therapists were first introduced to the United States over 10 years ago by a consortium of Alaska Native tribal health organizations. Thanks to their leadership and courage, over 40,000 Native Alaskans now have access to regular dental care for the first time. DHATs are recruited from their communities and go back to serve their communities.

More information on how to become a Dental Health Aide Therapist: npaihb.org/ndti/