About Dental Health Aides

Dental Health Aides (DHAs)

There are 4 types of Dental Health Aides (DHAs):

1. Primary Dental Health Aide (PDHA I and II)

2. Expanded Function Dental Health Aide (EFDHA I and II)

3. Dental Health Aide Hygienist (DHAH)

4. Dental Health Aide Therapist (DHAT)

About Dental Health Aide
Therapists/Dental Therapists

Dental Health Aide Therapists (DHATs)

When Dental Therapists work within the Community Health Aide Program (CHAP), they are referred to as Dental Health Aide Therapists, and hold a federal CHAP Certification.