Find DA externship opportunities across Arkansas. Connect with 1,400+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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Arkansas Dental Assistant
1,400+
Dental Facilities
390+
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 Arkansas that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
State capital with UAMS and regional dental services.
Aspen Dental Little Rock, Dental Depot Bryant, Arkansas Family Dental, Pleasant Valley Dental, Chenal Family Dentistry, Maumelle Dental, Cabot Dental Care
UAMS Dental Clinic, Little Rock Oral Surgery, Arkansas Orthodontics, Central Arkansas Periodontics, Pediatric Dental Associates Little Rock
UAMS Dental Hygiene Clinic, ARcare Dental Clinics, East Arkansas Family Health Dental, Lee County Cooperative Dental
💡 Tip: Little Rock has UAMS—Arkansas's academic dental facility. State capital provides diverse opportunities. Dental Depot and Aspen Dental have multiple locations.
Fastest-growing region with Walmart, Tyson, and expanding dental services.
Aspen Dental Fayetteville, Dental Depot Rogers, Bentonville Family Dentistry, Springdale Dental Care, Bella Vista Dental, Siloam Springs Dentistry
Northwest Arkansas Oral Surgery, Ozark Orthodontics, NWA Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of Northwest Arkansas, Fayetteville Endodontics
Community Health Centers of Arkansas Dental (multiple), Boston Mountain Rural Health Dental, NWA Community Dental Clinic
💡 Tip: Northwest Arkansas (Fayetteville, Bentonville, Rogers) is Arkansas's fastest-growing region. Walmart HQ and corporate growth driving dental expansion. Competitive but abundant.
Jonesboro hub with St. Bernards and regional dental services.
Aspen Dental Jonesboro, Jonesboro Family Dentistry, Paragould Dental, Blytheville Dental Care, NEA Dental Associates
NEA Oral Surgery, Jonesboro Orthodontics, Northeast Arkansas Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of NEA
St. Bernards Community Dental, NEA Baptist Dental Clinic, ARcare Dental Jonesboro, Lee County Cooperative Dental
💡 Tip: Northeast Arkansas serves Delta region. Significant dental workforce shortages. St. Bernards is regional anchor. Employers may offer incentives.
Oklahoma border region with diverse dental services.
Aspen Dental Fort Smith, Fort Smith Family Dentistry, Van Buren Dental, Russellville Dental Care, River Valley Dental Group
Fort Smith Oral Surgery, River Valley Orthodontics, Western Arkansas Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of Fort Smith
Boston Mountain Rural Health Dental, Crawford County Health Dental, Community Health Centers Fort Smith
💡 Tip: Fort Smith borders Oklahoma—access both states' dental markets. River Valley has steady demand with less competition than Little Rock or NWA.
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.
Arkansas requires dental assistant registration with the State Board of Dental Examiners for certain expanded duties. Basic chairside assisting may be performed without registration. Radiography certification required for taking X-rays.
Arkansas 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 →Free training. Flexible externship. Real career opportunities in Arkansas.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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