Find DA externship opportunities across Alaska. Connect with 320+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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Alaska Dental Assistant
320+
Dental Facilities
95+
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 Alaska that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
Alaska's largest city with 60% of state dental facilities.
Anchorage Dental Center, Midtown Dental, Aspen Dental Anchorage, Northern Lights Dental, Dimond Dental, Dentistry for the Entire Family, Anchorage Midtown Dental
Anchorage Oral Surgery, Alaska Orthodontics, Anchorage Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of Anchorage, Endodontic Associates Anchorage, Anchorage Prosthodontics
Southcentral Foundation Dental (Alaska Native), Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center Dental, Providence Alaska Dental Clinic, Alaska Native Medical Center Dental
💡 Tip: Anchorage has majority of Alaska's dental opportunities. Southcentral Foundation serves Alaska Native population with excellent benefits. Premium wages due to high cost of living.
Interior Alaska hub with military and university presence.
Fairbanks Dental Center, Golden Heart Dental, Aspen Dental Fairbanks, Pioneer Park Dental, College Dental Fairbanks, Interior Alaska Dental
Fairbanks Oral Surgery, Interior Orthodontics, Tanana Valley Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of Fairbanks
Tanana Chiefs Conference Dental (Alaska Native), Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center Dental, Fairbanks Community Health Dental
💡 Tip: Fairbanks serves vast Interior Alaska. Military presence (Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB) adds dental demand. Extreme cold creates unique challenges but premium compensation.
State capital and island communities accessible by air and sea.
Juneau Dental, Sitka Dental, Ketchikan Dental Center, Capital City Dental, Island Dental Arts, Mendenhall Dental
Southeast Alaska Oral Surgery, Juneau Orthodontics, Island Periodontics, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Dental Specialists
SEARHC Dental Clinics (multiple locations), Juneau Public Health Dental, Ketchikan Indian Community Dental, Sitka Community Health Dental
💡 Tip: Southeast Alaska accessible only by air/sea. SEARHC serves Alaska Native communities with dental services. Small communities with steady demand. Housing assistance often included.
Fast-growing Anchorage suburbs and Kenai fishing communities.
Wasilla Dental, Palmer Dental Center, Kenai Dental, Soldotna Family Dentistry, Mat-Su Dental, Eagle River Dental, Homer Dental
Mat-Su Oral Surgery, Valley Orthodontics, Kenai Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of Mat-Su
Mat-Su Health Services Dental, Kenai Peninsula Community Health Dental, Peninsula Community Health Services Dental
💡 Tip: Mat-Su Valley is Alaska's fastest-growing area. More affordable than Anchorage with expanding dental services. Kenai Peninsula has fishing industry and tourism.
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.
Alaska permits dental assistants to perform duties under dentist supervision. No state registration required for basic DA duties. Expanded functions require additional training. Alaska Native health organizations are major dental employers with unique opportunities.
Alaska 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 Alaska.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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