Find DA externship opportunities across Indiana. Connect with 3,600+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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Indiana Dental Assistant
3,600+
Dental Facilities
1,010+
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 Indiana that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
State capital with IU School of Dentistry and diverse dental practices.
Aspen Dental Indianapolis, Heartland Dental Carmel, Indiana Dental Group, Fishers Family Dentistry, Greenwood Dental, Avon Dental Care, Noblesville Dental
IU School of Dentistry Clinics, Indianapolis Oral Surgery, Indiana Orthodontics, Indy Periodontics, Riley Children's Dental, Indianapolis Endodontics
IU Dental Clinics, Eskenazi Health Dental, HealthNet Dental, Jane Pauley Community Health Dental, Raphael Health Center Dental
💡 Tip: Indianapolis has IU School of Dentistry—excellent externship opportunity with diverse patient population. Corporate groups have strong presence. 50% of Indiana dental jobs in this metro.
Manufacturing region with regional dental services.
Aspen Dental Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne Dental Group, Elkhart Family Dentistry, Goshen Dental Care, Warsaw Dental, Auburn Family Dentistry, Angola Dental
Fort Wayne Oral Surgery, Northeast Indiana Orthodontics, Parkview Dental Specialists, Pediatric Dentistry of Fort Wayne, Allen County Endodontics
Parkview Health Dental Clinic, Neighborhood Health Clinics Dental, Fort Wayne Community Health Dental, Matthew 25 Health Dental
💡 Tip: Fort Wayne is Indiana's 2nd largest city. Manufacturing creates stable workforce. Elkhart/Goshen have RV industry. Growing market with less competition than Indianapolis.
Notre Dame region with regional dental services.
Aspen Dental South Bend, Michiana Dental Group, Mishawaka Family Dentistry, Granger Dental Care, Michigan City Dental, LaPorte Dental
South Bend Oral Surgery, Michiana Orthodontics, St. Joseph Periodontics, Pediatric Dental Associates Michiana
HealthLinc Dental (multiple locations), St. Joseph Health Center Dental, La Porte Hospital Dental Clinic, Heart City Health Dental
💡 Tip: South Bend serves Michigan border region. Notre Dame creates professional community. Cross-border opportunities with Southwest Michigan available.
Ohio River region with tri-state dental services.
Aspen Dental Evansville, Evansville Dental Group, Newburgh Family Dentistry, Henderson Dental (KY accessible), Owensboro Dental (KY accessible)
Evansville Oral Surgery, Tri-State Orthodontics, Ohio Valley Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of Evansville
Lampion Family Health Center Dental, Deaconess Community Dental, Southwestern Indiana Health Council Dental
💡 Tip: Evansville serves tri-state region (IN/KY/IL). Access Kentucky and Illinois dental markets. Ohio River communities have steady demand. Lower cost of living.
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.
Indiana requires dental assistant registration for radiography and expanded functions. Basic chairside assisting does not require registration. IU School of Dentistry is state's premier dental education program.
Indiana 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 →Free training. Flexible externship. Real career opportunities in Indiana.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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