Find DA externship opportunities across Florida. Connect with 11,200+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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Florida Dental Assistant
11,200+
Dental Facilities
3,150+
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 Florida that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
Major metro with Nova Southeastern dental school and diverse practices.
Aspen Dental Miami, Sage Dental (South Florida-based, 80+ locations), Pacific Dental Boca Raton, Gentle Dental Fort Lauderdale, South Beach Dental, Palm Beach Family Dentistry
Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine Clinics, Miami Oral Surgery, South Florida Orthodontics, Broward Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of South Florida, Palm Beach Endodontics
Community Health of South Florida Dental, Jessie Trice Community Health Dental, Borinquen Health Care Dental, Health Care District Palm Beach Dental, Broward Community Health Dental
💡 Tip: South Florida has Nova Southeastern dental school and massive retiree population driving demand. Bilingual Spanish essential—Miami-Dade is majority Hispanic. Very competitive but abundant opportunities.
Orlando and Tampa Bay with growing dental infrastructure.
Aspen Dental Orlando, Heartland Dental Tampa, Gentle Dental St. Pete, Sage Dental Lakeland, Orlando Family Dentistry, Tampa Dental Group, Clearwater Dental Care
University of Florida Tampa Campus Clinics, Orlando Oral Surgery, Central Florida Orthodontics, Tampa Bay Periodontics, Florida Pediatric Dentistry, Bay Area Endodontics
Community Health Centers of Central FL Dental, Suncoast Community Health Dental, Tampa Family Health Centers Dental, True Health Dental Orlando
💡 Tip: Central Florida has tourism industry and growing population. Tampa Bay expanding rapidly. Corporate dental groups (Heartland, Sage) have strong presence. Good opportunities with less competition than South Florida.
Growing metro with UF Health and diverse dental services.
Aspen Dental Jacksonville, Heartland Dental Jax, Gentle Dental St. Augustine, Jacksonville Family Dentistry, Ponte Vedra Dental, Orange Park Dental Care, Fleming Island Dentistry
UF Health Jacksonville Dental, Jacksonville Oral Surgery, Northeast Florida Orthodontics, St. Johns Periodontics, Pediatric Dental Associates Jacksonville
Agape Community Health Dental, I.M. Sulzbacher Center Dental, Volunteers in Medicine Dental, St. Johns County Health Dental, Duval County Dental Clinic
💡 Tip: Jacksonville is Florida's largest city by area. UF Health provides academic dental services. Growing market with less competition than South Florida or Tampa.
Gulf coast retirement communities with extensive dental needs.
Aspen Dental Fort Myers, Sage Dental Naples, Gentle Dental Sarasota, Cape Coral Family Dentistry, Naples Dental Arts, Bonita Springs Dental, Venice Dental Care
Southwest Florida Oral Surgery, Gulf Coast Orthodontics, Naples Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of SW Florida, Sarasota Endodontics
Family Health Centers of SW Florida Dental, Healthcare Network of SW Florida Dental, Sarasota County Dental Clinic, Lee County Community Dental
💡 Tip: Southwest Florida has large retiree population with extensive restorative and prosthodontic needs. Year-round demand. Premium wages for geriatric dental experience.
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.
Florida does not require dental assistant licensure for basic duties. Expanded functions (EFDA) require certification. Radiography certification required (DANB RHS or Florida-approved course). On-the-job training is common.
Florida 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 Florida.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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