Find DA externship opportunities across Alabama. Connect with 2,400+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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Alabama Dental Assistant
2,400+
Dental Facilities
680+
Job Openings
$0
To Enroll
$850
To Complete
Self-Managed Externship: EHired does NOT place, arrange, or supervise externships. You contact dental facilities directly to arrange your own placement. This approach gives you flexibility to choose sites near your home and build direct relationships with potential employers.
A dental assistant externship provides hands-on clinical experience in real dental settings. You'll work alongside licensed dentists and dental hygienists, applying classroom knowledge to actual patient care situations.
Our externship is optional and flexible—you decide when and where to complete it. Many students find that externship experience significantly improves their job prospects, though it's not required to complete our program.
EHired's training prepares you for entry-level dental assistant positions. Professional certifications such as DANB CDA (Certified Dental Assistant) are offered by independent credentialing organizations and are optional but can enhance your credentials when you're ready.
Explore dental facilities across Alabama that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
Alabama's largest city with UAB School of Dentistry and diverse dental practices.
Aspen Dental Birmingham, Comfort Dental Hoover, Alabama Family Dentistry, Mountain Brook Dental, Vestavia Hills Dentistry, Homewood Dental Care, Trussville Family Dental
UAB School of Dentistry Clinics, Birmingham Oral Surgery, Alabama Orthodontics, Periodontics of Birmingham, Children's Dental Birmingham, Endodontics Associates Birmingham
UAB Dental School Community Clinics, Community Care Dental (Birmingham), Central Alabama Comprehensive Health, Jefferson County Dental Clinic, Cahaba Medical Care Dental
💡 Tip: Birmingham has UAB School of Dentistry—excellent externship opportunity with diverse patient population. Corporate chains like Aspen Dental often accept extern students.
State capital with government workforce and regional dental services.
Aspen Dental Montgomery, Montgomery Family Dentistry, Prattville Dental Care, Wetumpka Family Dentistry, Capitol Dental Group, River Region Dentistry
Montgomery Oral Surgery, Central Alabama Orthodontics, Montgomery Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of Montgomery, River Region Endodontics
Central Alabama Comprehensive Health Dental, Baptist Health Dental Clinic, Family Sunshine Center Dental, Montgomery Area Community Health
💡 Tip: Montgomery has state government workforce with dental benefits driving demand. Smaller market than Birmingham with less competition for externships.
Fastest-growing Alabama region with aerospace industry workforce.
Aspen Dental Huntsville, Huntsville Family Dentistry, Decatur Dental Care, Madison Dental Group, Jones Valley Dental, Hampton Cove Dentistry, Athens Family Dental
Huntsville Oral Surgery, North Alabama Orthodontics, Tennessee Valley Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of Huntsville, Decatur Oral Surgery
Huntsville Hospital Dental Clinic, Community Free Dental Clinic, North Alabama Health Services Dental, Thrive Alabama Dental Services
💡 Tip: Huntsville is Alabama's fastest-growing city. Aerospace and tech industries driving population growth and dental demand. Newer practices may be more open to externs.
Port city with USA Health and coastal dental services.
Aspen Dental Mobile, Mobile Family Dentistry, Fairhope Dental Group, Orange Beach Dentistry, Daphne Family Dental, Gulf Shores Dental Care, Spanish Fort Dentistry
USA Health Dental Clinic, Mobile Oral Surgery, Coastal Orthodontics, Gulf Coast Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of Mobile, Eastern Shore Oral Surgery
Franklin Primary Health Dental (Mobile), Mobile County Health Department Dental, USA Mitchell Cancer Institute Dental, Coastal Alabama Community Health Dental
💡 Tip: Mobile serves Gulf Coast region. Baldwin County (Gulf Shores, Fairhope) has growing retiree population driving dental demand year-round.
Identify dental practices, specialty offices, and clinics in your area that interest you.
Call or email office managers to inquire about externship opportunities and requirements.
Arrange hours that work for both parties. Our externship is flexible—no minimum hours required.
Many externships lead directly to job offers. Treat every day as an extended interview.
Alabama does not require dental assistant licensure or registration. Dental assistants work under direct supervision of licensed dentists. Radiography (X-ray) certification is required and obtained through DANB RHS exam or Alabama-approved course. On-the-job training is common.
Alabama Dental BoardProfessional certifications such as DANB CDA (Certified Dental Assistant) are offered by independent credentialing organizations. These certifications are optional but can enhance your credentials and earning potential.
EHired training prepares you for entry-level positions and helps build the knowledge foundation for pursuing optional certifications when you're ready.
Official salary data, job outlook, and career information for dental assistants.
Visit BLS →State regulations, registration requirements, and scope of practice information.
Visit Board →Dental Assisting National Board—optional professional certifications when you're ready.
Visit DANB →Looking for DA externship opportunities in neighboring states?
Free training. Flexible externship. Real career opportunities in Alabama.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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