Dental Health Aide Therapists (DHATs) receive three academic years of education through the Iḷisaġvik College/ANTHC Alaska Dental Therapy Educational Program or another Commission on Dental Accreditation accredited program. DHATs can provide diagnosis and treatment planning, cleanings, sealants, fillings and extractions.

Dental Health Aide Therapist Certification

All Dental Health Aides earn certification from the Alaska Community Health Aide Program Certification Board.

DHAT 8-Procedure Recertification Checklist – DARC Reviewed 5/14/25

DHAT 80-Hour Recertification Checklist – DARC Reviewed 5/14/25

Standing Orders Example (DHAT)

DHATP

The goal of the Dental Health Aide Therapist Practitioner (DHATP) credential is to recognize Dental Health Aide Therapists who have proven over time that they are reliably providing competent care for their patients. The result is a change in the supervision requirements to allow them to practice more efficiently, while putting other safety mechanisms in place to ensure that these providers continue to deliver high quality dental health care to Alaska residents accessing dental care through Tribal Health Organizations.

DHATP Credentialing Guidelines – DARC Reviewed 5/14/25

SAMPLE DHATP Letter of Recommendation – DARC Reviewed 11/9/23

DHATP Credentialing Documents as outlined in Credentialing Guidelines can be submitted to: akadhat@anthc.org.

CHAPCB Applications

The CHAPCB office receives, screens. and tracks all applications for certification. Application are accessed via the CHAPCB webpage.

DHAT Application Help – DARC Reviewed 5/8/24