Find DA externship opportunities across Maine. Connect with 780+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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Maine Dental Assistant
780+
Dental Facilities
220+
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 Maine that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
Maine's population center with diverse dental practices.
Aspen Dental Portland, Maine Dental Group, South Portland Family Dentistry, Scarborough Dental, Saco Dental Care, Biddeford Dental, Kennebunk Dental
Portland Oral Surgery, Maine Orthodontics, Southern Maine Periodontics, Pediatric Dental Associates Portland, Portland Endodontics
Greater Portland Health Dental, Community Health Options Dental, Portland Community Health Dental, York County Community Health Dental
💡 Tip: Portland has most Maine dental opportunities. Boston accessible from Southern Maine. Tourism creates seasonal demand. Growing year-round population.
Lewiston-Auburn and Augusta with regional dental services.
Aspen Dental Lewiston, Central Maine Dental Group, Augusta Family Dentistry, Waterville Dental, Auburn Dental Care, Gardiner Dental
Central Maine Oral Surgery, Kennebec Orthodontics, Augusta Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of Central Maine
St. Mary's Dental Clinic, HealthReach Dental (multiple), Kennebec Behavioral Health Dental, MaineGeneral Dental Clinic
💡 Tip: Central Maine serves Lewiston-Auburn and state capital Augusta. Less competition than Portland area. Government workforce in Augusta has dental benefits.
Northern Maine's hub with regional dental services.
Aspen Dental Bangor, Bangor Dental Group, Brewer Family Dentistry, Orono Dental, Old Town Dental Care, Hampden Dental
Bangor Oral Surgery, Eastern Maine Orthodontics, Penobscot Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of Bangor
Penobscot Community Health Care Dental, Eastern Maine Medical Center Dental, Brewer Dental Clinic, St. Joseph Hospital Dental
💡 Tip: Bangor serves northern and eastern Maine. UMaine creates young population. Significant workforce shortages. Rural opportunities with incentives.
Coastal communities with seasonal and year-round dental needs.
Rockland Dental, Camden Dental Care, Belfast Family Dentistry, Ellsworth Dental, Bar Harbor Dental, Blue Hill Dental
Midcoast Oral Surgery, Coastal Orthodontics, Penobscot Bay Periodontics
Penobscot Bay Medical Center Dental, Maine Coast Memorial Dental, Island Health Dental, Bucksport Regional Health Dental
💡 Tip: Coastal Maine has seasonal tourism but growing year-round population. Retirees choosing Maine increase demand. Beautiful but isolated communities.
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.
Maine requires dental radiographer certification for taking X-rays. Basic chairside assisting does not require licensure. Expanded function permits available for additional procedures. Significant workforce shortages statewide.
Maine 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 Maine.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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