Find DA externship opportunities across Kansas. Connect with 1,600+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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Kansas Dental Assistant
1,600+
Dental Facilities
450+
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 Kansas that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
KC suburbs with cross-border access to Missouri dental market.
Aspen Dental Overland Park, Midwest Dental Olathe, Kansas City Dental Group, Lenexa Family Dentistry, Shawnee Dental Care, Prairie Village Dental, Leawood Dental Arts
Kansas City Oral Surgery, Johnson County Orthodontics, KC Periodontics, Pediatric Dental Associates Kansas City, Overland Park Endodontics, KU Dental Specialists
Health Partnership Clinic Dental, Swope Health Dental (MO accessible), JayDoc Free Clinic Dental, Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas Dental
💡 Tip: KC metro spans Kansas/Missouri. Access both states' dental markets. Johnson County is affluent with high dental demand. UMKC School of Dentistry accessible across state line.
Kansas's largest city with aerospace industry workforce.
Aspen Dental Wichita, Wichita Family Dental Group, Derby Dental Care, Andover Family Dentistry, Maize Dental, Haysville Dental
Wichita Oral Surgery, Kansas Orthodontics, Sedgwick County Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of Wichita, Wichita Endodontics
Hunter Health Clinic Dental, GraceMed Health Clinic Dental, HealthCore Clinic Dental, Wichita Children's Home Dental
💡 Tip: Wichita has aerospace industry (Boeing, Spirit) creating professional workforce. More affordable than KC with steady dental demand. Hunter Health and GraceMed are significant community providers.
State capital with government workforce and regional dental services.
Aspen Dental Topeka, Topeka Dental Group, Manhattan Family Dentistry, Lawrence Dental Care, Ottawa Dental
Topeka Oral Surgery, Capital City Orthodontics, Shawnee County Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of Topeka
Topeka HealthCare Foundation Dental, Konza Prairie Community Health Dental, Valeo Dental Services, Heartland Community Health Dental
💡 Tip: Topeka is state capital with government workforce. Lawrence has KU influence. Manhattan has K-State. College towns create young professional populations with dental needs.
Rural agricultural region with significant dental shortages.
Garden City Dental Group, Dodge City Family Dentistry, Hays Dental Care, Liberal Dental, Great Bend Dental, Colby Family Dentistry
Western Kansas Oral Surgery, High Plains Orthodontics, Garden City Periodontics
Kearny County Hospital Dental, Western Plains Medical Complex Dental, Hays Medical Center Dental, Southwest Medical Center Dental
💡 Tip: Western Kansas has significant dental workforce shortages. Agricultural injuries and meatpacking industry create demand. Bilingual Spanish essential. Employers offer housing and 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.
Kansas requires dental assistant registration for expanded duties. Basic chairside assisting under direct supervision does not require registration. Radiography certification required for taking X-rays.
Kansas 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 Kansas.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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