Find DA externship opportunities across Idaho. Connect with 980+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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Idaho Dental Assistant
980+
Dental Facilities
275+
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 Idaho that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
Idaho's largest city and fastest-growing metro in America.
Aspen Dental Boise, Meridian Dental Group, Boise Family Dental, Eagle Dental, Nampa Dental Care, Caldwell Family Dentistry, Star Dental, Kuna Dental
Boise Oral Surgery, Idaho Orthodontics, Treasure Valley Periodontics, Pediatric Dental Associates Boise, Boise Endodontics
Terry Reilly Health Services Dental, Family Health Services Dental, Genesis Community Health Dental, Saint Alphonsus Dental Clinic
💡 Tip: Boise metro is one of America's fastest-growing areas. New dental practices opening regularly. Corporate chains and independent practices competing for talent. Excellent opportunities.
Idaho Falls and Pocatello with regional dental services.
Idaho Falls Dental Group, Pocatello Family Dental, Rexburg Dental Care, Blackfoot Dental, Shelley Family Dentistry, Ammon Dental
Eastern Idaho Oral Surgery, Snake River Orthodontics, Idaho Falls Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of Eastern Idaho
Eastern Idaho Public Health Dental, Southeastern Idaho Public Health Dental, Portneuf Health Trust Dental
💡 Tip: Eastern Idaho serves vast rural region. Idaho National Laboratory nearby drives professional population. BYU-Idaho (Rexburg) creates young community. Growing opportunities.
Coeur d'Alene and lake communities with growing dental services.
Coeur d'Alene Dental Group, Post Falls Dental, Sandpoint Family Dentistry, Hayden Dental Care, Moscow Dental, Lewiston Dental Group
North Idaho Oral Surgery, Panhandle Orthodontics, Lake City Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of North Idaho
Heritage Health Dental (multiple locations), North Idaho Community Health Dental, Kootenai Health Dental Clinic
💡 Tip: North Idaho is growing rapidly with Spokane spillover. Beautiful lake region attracts workers. Less expensive than Spokane with cross-border job access.
Agricultural region with regional dental services.
Twin Falls Dental Group, Magic Valley Dental, Jerome Family Dentistry, Burley Dental Care, Rupert Dental, Gooding Dental
Twin Falls Oral Surgery, Magic Valley Orthodontics, South Central Idaho Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of Magic Valley
Family Health Services Dental (Twin Falls), South Central Public Health Dental, St. Luke's Community Dental
💡 Tip: South Central Idaho serves agricultural communities. Significant workforce shortages. Bilingual Spanish valuable for agricultural workforce. Employers offer incentives.
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.
Idaho does not require dental assistant licensure for basic duties. Expanded function permits available for additional procedures. Radiography certification required for taking X-rays. On-the-job training is common throughout Idaho.
Idaho 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 Idaho.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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