Find DA externship opportunities across Kentucky. Connect with 2,400+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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Kentucky Dental Assistant
2,400+
Dental Facilities
675+
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 Kentucky that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
Kentucky's largest city with UofL School of Dentistry and diverse practices.
Aspen Dental Louisville, Dental Associates Louisville, Louisville Family Dental Group, St. Matthews Dental, Jeffersontown Dental Care, New Albany Dental (IN accessible)
University of Louisville School of Dentistry Clinics, Louisville Oral Surgery, Derby City Orthodontics, Louisville Periodontics, Kosair Children's Dental, Louisville Endodontics
Family Health Centers Dental (multiple), Park DuValle Community Health Dental, Shawnee Christian Healthcare Dental, Americana Community Center Dental
💡 Tip: Louisville has UofL School of Dentistry—excellent externship opportunity. Corporate groups and community health centers provide diverse experiences. Southern Indiana accessible.
UK College of Dentistry and horse country dental services.
Aspen Dental Lexington, Central Kentucky Dental Group, Georgetown Family Dentistry, Richmond Dental Care, Nicholasville Dental, Frankfort Dental
UK College of Dentistry Clinics, Lexington Oral Surgery, Bluegrass Orthodontics, Central KY Periodontics, UK Pediatric Dentistry, Lexington Endodontics
UK Dental Clinics, HealthFirst Bluegrass Dental, Hope Center Dental, God's Pantry Dental Clinic
💡 Tip: Lexington has UK College of Dentistry—premier dental school. Horse industry creates wealthy population. State capital Frankfort nearby. Strong dental market.
Cincinnati suburbs with cross-border dental access.
Aspen Dental Florence, Northern Kentucky Dental Group, Covington Dental, Newport Dental Care, Burlington Family Dentistry, Erlanger Dental
NKY Oral Surgery, Northern Kentucky Orthodontics, Cincinnati-area specialists accessible, Pediatric Dentistry of NKY
HealthPoint Family Care Dental, St. Elizabeth Healthcare Dental, Northern Kentucky Community Health Dental
💡 Tip: Northern Kentucky is Cincinnati metro—access Ohio dental jobs. St. Elizabeth Healthcare significant employer. Many NKY residents work in Cincinnati dental.
Growing region with WKU and regional dental services.
Aspen Dental Bowling Green, Bowling Green Dental Group, Owensboro Family Dentistry, Elizabethtown Dental, Hopkinsville Dental Care, Paducah Dental
Bowling Green Oral Surgery, South Central KY Orthodontics, Green River Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of Bowling Green
Graves Gilbert Clinic Dental, Family Health Dental Clinics, Owensboro Health Dental, Barren River Health Dental
💡 Tip: Bowling Green is growing with automotive manufacturing. WKU creates young population. Western Kentucky has rural shortages with incentive opportunities.
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.
Kentucky requires dental assistant certification for expanded duties. Basic chairside assisting under direct supervision does not require certification. Radiography certification required for taking X-rays.
Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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