Find DA externship opportunities across Colorado. Connect with 3,200+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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Colorado Dental Assistant
3,200+
Dental Facilities
900+
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 Colorado that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
Colorado's largest metro with CU School of Dental Medicine and diverse practices.
Aspen Dental Denver, Comfort Dental (Colorado-based, 100+ locations), Perfect Teeth Denver, Gentle Dental Aurora, Lakewood Family Dentistry, Highlands Ranch Dental, Cherry Creek Dental
University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine Clinics, Denver Oral Surgery, Colorado Orthodontics, Denver Periodontics, Rocky Mountain Pediatric Dentistry, Front Range Endodontics
Denver Health Dental, Salud Family Health Dental, Metro Community Provider Network Dental, Inner City Health Dental, Stride Community Health Dental
💡 Tip: Denver has CU School of Dental Medicine—excellent externship opportunity. Comfort Dental is Colorado-based with 100+ locations. Competitive but abundant opportunities.
Military city with diverse dental services.
Aspen Dental Colorado Springs, Comfort Dental Springs, Perfect Teeth COS, Fountain Family Dentistry, Pueblo Dental Group, Monument Dental, Security Dental
Colorado Springs Oral Surgery, Southern Colorado Orthodontics, Pikes Peak Periodontics, Children's Dental Colorado Springs, Pueblo Oral Surgery
Peak Vista Community Health Dental (multiple locations), El Paso County Dental Clinic, Pueblo Community Health Center Dental
💡 Tip: Colorado Springs has military presence (Fort Carson, Peterson, NORAD). Peak Vista operates multiple community dental clinics. Less competitive than Denver.
University region with CU Boulder and CSU influence.
Aspen Dental Fort Collins, Comfort Dental Boulder, Gentle Dental Loveland, Boulder Dental Arts, Greeley Family Dentistry, Longmont Dental Care, Windsor Dental
Northern Colorado Oral Surgery, Boulder Orthodontics, Fort Collins Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of Northern Colorado
Sunrise Community Health Dental (multiple), Salud Fort Collins Dental, Boulder Community Health Dental, Weld County Health Dental
💡 Tip: Northern Colorado has CU and CSU influence. Young, active population. Growing communities (Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley) expanding dental services.
Ski resort communities and Western Slope dental services.
Aspen Dental Grand Junction, Vail Valley Dental, Aspen Dental Arts, Steamboat Dental, Glenwood Springs Dental, Durango Dental Care, Montrose Family Dentistry
Grand Junction Oral Surgery, Western Slope Orthodontics, Mountain Pediatric Dentistry, Vail Oral Surgery
Valley-Wide Health Systems Dental, Mesa County Health Dental, Mountain Family Health Dental, Axis Health System Dental
💡 Tip: Mountain communities have ski industry creating demand. High cost of living but unique lifestyle. Western Slope (Grand Junction) more affordable with steady demand.
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.
Colorado does not require dental assistant licensure for basic duties. Expanded duty permits available for additional functions. Radiography certification required for taking X-rays. On-the-job training is common.
Colorado 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 Colorado.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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