Find DA externship opportunities across Hawaii. Connect with 680+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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Hawaii Dental Assistant
680+
Dental Facilities
190+
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 Hawaii that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
Hawaii's population center with 70% of state dental facilities.
Hawaii Family Dental (multiple locations), Aloha Dental Honolulu, Pacific Dental Kapolei, Island Dental Pearl City, Waikiki Dental, Kailua Dental Care, Kaneohe Family Dentistry
Hawaii Oral Surgery, Honolulu Orthodontics, Pacific Periodontics, Pediatric Dental Associates Hawaii, Island Endodontics, Ala Moana Dental Specialists
Kokua Kalihi Valley Dental, Waikiki Health Dental, Kalihi-Palama Health Center Dental, Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Dental, Waimanalo Health Center Dental
💡 Tip: Oahu has majority of Hawaii's dental opportunities. Community health centers serve diverse populations including Native Hawaiian communities. Premium wages but very high cost of living.
Hilo and Kona communities with regional dental services.
Hilo Family Dental, Kona Coast Dental, Big Island Dental Group, Waimea Dental, Pahoa Dental Care, Captain Cook Dental
Big Island Oral Surgery, Hilo Orthodontics, Kona Periodontics, Hawaii Island Pediatric Dentistry
Bay Clinic Dental (Hilo), West Hawaii Community Health Dental, Hamakua Health Center Dental, Ka'u Hospital Dental
💡 Tip: Big Island has two distinct regions (Hilo east, Kona west). Healthcare shortages create opportunities. Housing more affordable than Oahu. Outdoor lifestyle appeal.
Tourism-driven economy with regional dental services.
Maui Family Dental, Lahaina Dental, Kihei Dental Center, Wailuku Dental Group, Kahului Dentistry, Makawao Dental Care
Maui Oral Surgery, Valley Isle Orthodontics, Maui Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of Maui
Maui Community Health Center Dental, Lanai Community Health Center Dental, Molokai Community Health Center Dental
💡 Tip: Maui has tourism economy with seasonal fluctuations. Molokai and Lanai are very small markets. Tight-knit communities value local connections.
Garden Isle with limited but steady dental services.
Kauai Family Dental, Lihue Dental, Kapaa Dental Care, Poipu Dental, Princeville Dental
Kauai Oral Surgery, Garden Isle Orthodontics, Kauai Periodontics
Ho'ola Lahui Hawaii Dental, Kauai Community Health Center Dental, West Kauai Medical Center Dental
💡 Tip: Kauai is small but has consistent dental demand. Extreme housing challenges. Very tight-knit community—personal connections matter for job placement.
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.
Hawaii requires dental assistant registration for expanded duties. Basic chairside assisting under direct supervision does not require registration. Radiography certification required separately. Hawaii has significant dental workforce shortages.
Hawaii 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 Hawaii.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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