Find DA externship opportunities across Louisiana. Connect with 2,600+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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Louisiana Dental Assistant
2,600+
Dental Facilities
730+
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 Louisiana that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
Louisiana's cultural capital with LSU School of Dentistry.
Aspen Dental New Orleans, Louisiana Dental Metairie, Crescent City Dental Group, Kenner Family Dentistry, Chalmette Dental Care, Marrero Dental, Slidell Dental
LSU School of Dentistry Clinics, New Orleans Oral Surgery, Louisiana Orthodontics, NOLA Periodontics, Children's Hospital Dental, Tulane Dental Specialists
LSU Dental Clinics, Daughters of Charity Dental, Odyssey House Dental, Covenant House Dental, NO/AIDS Task Force Dental
💡 Tip: New Orleans has LSU School of Dentistry—excellent externship opportunity. Post-Katrina healthcare improvements. Unique cultural environment. Bilingual Spanish/French valuable.
State capital with government workforce and regional dental services.
Aspen Dental Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Dental Group, Prairieville Family Dentistry, Denham Springs Dental, Zachary Dental Care, Gonzales Dental
Baton Rouge Oral Surgery, Capital City Orthodontics, BR Periodontics, Pediatric Dental Associates Baton Rouge, Our Lady of the Lake Dental
Mary Bird Perkins Dental, Capital Area Human Services Dental, Baton Rouge General Dental Clinic, Woman's Hospital Dental
💡 Tip: Baton Rouge is state capital with government workforce. LSU flagship campus creates young population. Chemical industry provides professional workforce with dental benefits.
Ark-La-Tex region with regional dental services.
Aspen Dental Shreveport, Shreveport Dental Group, Bossier City Family Dentistry, Longview Dental (TX accessible), Texarkana Dental (TX accessible)
Shreveport Oral Surgery, Northwest Louisiana Orthodontics, Ark-La-Tex Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of Shreveport, LSU Health Shreveport Dental
Martin Luther King Health Center Dental, Project Celebration Dental, Shreveport Community Health Dental, Willis-Knighton Dental Clinic
💡 Tip: Shreveport serves Ark-La-Tex region. Access Texas and Arkansas dental markets. LSU Health Shreveport provides some dental services. Lower cost of living.
Cajun country with oil/gas industry workforce.
Aspen Dental Lafayette, Lafayette Dental Group, Lake Charles Family Dentistry, Abbeville Dental, New Iberia Dental Care, Opelousas Dental
Lafayette Oral Surgery, Acadiana Orthodontics, Southwest Louisiana Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of Acadiana
Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Dental, Abbeville General Dental, Southwest Louisiana Primary Health Dental
💡 Tip: Acadiana has unique Cajun culture. Oil/gas industry creates professional workforce. Lake Charles energy sector. Hurricane preparedness part of healthcare planning.
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.
Louisiana requires dental assistant registration through the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry. Registration allows standard duties under dentist supervision. Expanded functions require additional certification. LSU has state's dental school.
Louisiana 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 Louisiana.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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