Find DA externship opportunities across Arizona. Connect with 4,200+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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Arizona Dental Assistant
4,200+
Dental Facilities
1,180+
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 Arizona that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
Arizona's largest metro with 65% of state dental facilities.
Aspen Dental Phoenix, Gentle Dental Mesa, Western Dental Glendale, Bright Now Dental Chandler, Arizona Family Dental, Scottsdale Dental Arts, Tempe Modern Dentistry
AT Still Arizona School of Dentistry Clinics, Phoenix Oral Surgery, Arizona Orthodontics, Valley Periodontics, Pediatric Dental Specialists Phoenix, Southwest Endodontics
Mountain Park Health Center Dental, Valle del Sol Dental, Adelante Healthcare Dental, Native Health Phoenix Dental, Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health Dental
💡 Tip: Phoenix has AT Still Arizona School of Dentistry—excellent externship opportunity. Massive market with Aspen, Western, and Bright Now chains. Bilingual Spanish is highly valuable.
Southern Arizona hub with University of Arizona influence.
Aspen Dental Tucson, Gentle Dental Tucson, Oro Valley Dental, Catalina Foothills Dentistry, Green Valley Dental, Arizona Family Dentistry Tucson, Tucson Smiles
Tucson Oral Surgery, Southern Arizona Orthodontics, Tucson Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of Tucson, Desert Endodontics
El Rio Community Health Center Dental, Marana Health Center Dental, United Community Health Center Dental, Banner University Dental Clinic
💡 Tip: Tucson has UA influence. Border region means bilingual Spanish is extremely valuable. Lower cost of living and less competition than Phoenix.
Mountain communities with NAU and tourism influence.
Flagstaff Dental, Aspen Dental Prescott, Sedona Dental Arts, Cottonwood Family Dentistry, Prescott Valley Dental, Williams Dental Care
Flagstaff Oral Surgery, Northern Arizona Orthodontics, Prescott Periodontics, High Country Pediatric Dentistry
North Country HealthCare Dental (multiple locations), Flagstaff Community Health Dental, Canyonlands Community Health Dental
💡 Tip: Northern Arizona serves tourists and locals. Seasonal fluctuations but steady year-round demand. NAU creates young population. More affordable lifestyle than Phoenix.
Fast-growing Phoenix suburbs and border communities.
Aspen Dental Gilbert, Queen Creek Dental, Casa Grande Dentistry, Sierra Vista Dental, Douglas Family Dental, Maricopa Dental Center
East Valley Oral Surgery, Gilbert Orthodontics, Sierra Vista Oral Surgery, Southeast Arizona Pediatric Dentistry
Horizon Health Dental (Casa Grande), Mariposa Community Health Dental (Nogales), Chiricahua Community Health Dental
💡 Tip: East Valley (Gilbert, Queen Creek, Mesa) is fast-growing with new dental practices opening. Border communities have bilingual Spanish requirements.
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.
Arizona requires dental assistant certification through the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners. Basic certification allows limited duties. Expanded function permits available for additional procedures. Radiography certification required separately.
Arizona 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 Arizona.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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