Taxonomy Code 1223D0001X(1223d0001x)
Public Health Dentist. Providers: 1
Public Health Dentist Providers
| NPI | Name | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Rutherford Polk Mcdowell Health District |
Organization |
221 Callahan-koon Rd Spindale, NC |
How to obtain, renew, or terminate an NPI
Every health care provider, whether it’s a hospital, pharmacy, or individual specialist, must obtain their own NPI number. This identification number is unique and is assigned upon application. In tod...
| Taxonomy Code | 1223D0001X |
| Specialization | Dental Public Health |
| Display Name | Public Health Dentist |
| Taxonomy Group | Dental Providers |
| Taxonomy Classification | Dentist |
| Definition | The science and art of preventing and controlling dental diseases and promoting dental health through organized community efforts. It is that form of dental practice that serves the community as a patient rather than the individual. It is concerned with the dental health education of the public, with applied dental research, and with the administration of group dental care programs as well as the prevention and control of dental diseases on a community basis. |
| Effective Date | September 30, 2009 |