Find DA externship opportunities across Connecticut. Connect with 2,100+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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Connecticut Dental Assistant
2,100+
Dental Facilities
590+
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 Connecticut that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
Yale University and UConn School of Dental Medicine anchor dental services.
Aspen Dental New Haven, Gentle Dental Hamden, Dental Associates of CT, Milford Dental Group, Branford Family Dentistry, Wallingford Dental, West Haven Dental Care
UConn School of Dental Medicine Clinics, New Haven Oral Surgery, Connecticut Orthodontics, Shoreline Periodontics, Pediatric Dental Associates New Haven, Yale Dental Specialists
Fair Haven Community Health Dental, Cornell Scott-Hill Health Dental, Community Health Center of New Britain Dental, CT Children's Dental
💡 Tip: New Haven has UConn School of Dental Medicine—excellent externship opportunity with diverse patient population. Yale University creates professional workforce with dental benefits.
State capital with insurance industry and diverse dental practices.
Aspen Dental Hartford, Gentle Dental West Hartford, Dental Associates Hartford, Glastonbury Dental, Farmington Dental Care, Manchester Dental Group, Bristol Family Dentistry
Hartford Oral Surgery, Connecticut Orthodontic Associates, Hartford Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of Greater Hartford, Central CT Endodontics
Hartford Hospital Dental Clinic, Community Health Services Dental, Wheeler Clinic Dental, Charter Oak Health Center Dental, Staywell Health Center Dental
💡 Tip: Hartford has insurance industry HQs creating professional workforce. UConn Medical Center nearby. Diverse opportunities from private practices to community health.
NYC suburbs with premium dental practices.
Aspen Dental Bridgeport, Greenwich Dental Group, Stamford Dental Arts, Norwalk Family Dentistry, Danbury Dental, Westport Dental Associates, Darien Dental Care
Greenwich Oral Surgery, Fairfield County Orthodontics, Stamford Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of Fairfield County, Coastal Endodontics
Optimus Health Care Dental (Bridgeport), Community Health Center of Danbury Dental, Southwest Community Health Dental, Stamford Health Dental Clinic
💡 Tip: Fairfield County is NYC metro—access both states' dental markets. Premium wages ($40,000-$52,000) but very high cost of living. Wealthy communities expect high-quality care.
Rural eastern CT with regional dental services.
Aspen Dental Norwich, Dental Associates of Eastern CT, Groton Dental Care, Willimantic Dental, Stonington Family Dentistry, Putnam Dental Group
Eastern CT Oral Surgery, Norwich Orthodontics, Shoreline Periodontics East, Pediatric Dentistry of Eastern CT
United Community & Family Services Dental, Community Health Center of Eastern CT Dental, Generations Family Health Dental, Windham Hospital Dental Clinic
💡 Tip: Eastern CT is more rural with less competition. Military submarine base (New London/Groton) adds dental demand. Lower cost of living than western CT.
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.
Connecticut does not require dental assistant licensure for basic duties. Expanded function permits available through training. Radiography certification required for taking X-rays (DANB RHS or CT-approved course).
Connecticut 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 Connecticut.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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