Find DA externship opportunities across Delaware. Connect with 520+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
DA Hero Image
Delaware Dental Assistant
520+
Dental Facilities
145+
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 Delaware that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
Delaware's largest city with access to Philadelphia dental market.
Aspen Dental Wilmington, Dental Associates of Delaware, First State Dental, Pike Creek Dental, Hockessin Dental, Newark Family Dentistry, Brandywine Dental Care
Wilmington Oral Surgery, Delaware Orthodontics, Christiana Periodontics, Pediatric Dental Associates Wilmington, First State Endodontics
Westside Family Healthcare Dental, Henrietta Johnson Medical Center Dental, La Red Health Center Dental, Christiana Care Dental Clinic, Delaware Health Net Dental
💡 Tip: Wilmington has Philadelphia accessibility—access both states' dental markets. Christiana Care provides community dental services. Corporate presence (banking, pharma) creates professional workforce.
State capital with government workforce and regional dental services.
Aspen Dental Dover, Dover Family Dentistry, Smyrna Dental Care, Kent County Dental, Camden Dental, Milford Dental Group
Dover Oral Surgery, Kent County Orthodontics, Central Delaware Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of Dover
Westside Family Healthcare Dover Dental, Delaware Health Net Dover Dental, Bayhealth Dental Services, First State Community Action Dental
💡 Tip: Dover has state government workforce with dental benefits. Smaller market than Wilmington with less competition. Central location serves Kent County.
Southern Delaware beach communities with growing year-round population.
Aspen Dental Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach Dental, Lewes Dental Care, Seaford Family Dentistry, Millsboro Dental, Ocean View Dental Arts
Sussex Oral Surgery, Coastal Orthodontics DE, Southern Delaware Periodontics, Beach Pediatric Dentistry
La Red Health Center Dental Sussex, Nanticoke Health Services Dental, Beebe Healthcare Dental Clinic, Delaware Health Net Sussex Dental
💡 Tip: Sussex County has beach tourism and growing retiree population. Seasonal fluctuations but steady year-round demand from permanent residents. Less competitive.
Fast-growing corridor between Wilmington and Dover.
Middletown Family Dentistry, Odessa Dental Care, Townsend Dental, Smyrna Dental Associates, access to Wilmington and Dover facilities
Central Delaware Oral Surgery, access to Wilmington and Dover specialists
Westside Family Healthcare Central DE, Delaware Health Net, access to Wilmington and Dover community health services
💡 Tip: Central Delaware is fast-growing. Housing more affordable than northern Delaware. Access dental opportunities in both Wilmington and Dover metro areas.
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.
Delaware requires dental assistant registration with the Board of Dentistry. Basic registration allows standard duties under supervision. Expanded function certification available. Radiography certification required separately.
Delaware 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 Delaware.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
Find specific resources by program, topic, and state
Popular: MA Training CA · PCT Jobs TX · DA Cert FL