Find DA externship opportunities across Maryland. Connect with 3,600+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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Maryland 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 Maryland that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
University of Maryland School of Dentistry and diverse dental practices.
Aspen Dental Baltimore, Heartland Dental Towson, Dental Associates Baltimore, Owings Mills Family Dentistry, Columbia Dental Care, Ellicott City Dental, Catonsville Dental
University of Maryland School of Dentistry Clinics, Baltimore Oral Surgery, Maryland Orthodontics, Charm City Periodontics, University Pediatric Dentistry, Baltimore Endodontics
University of Maryland Dental School Clinics, Baltimore Medical System Dental, Chase Brexton Health Dental, Total Health Care Dental, Health Care for the Homeless Dental
💡 Tip: Baltimore has University of Maryland School of Dentistry—excellent externship opportunity with very diverse patient population. Johns Hopkins proximity creates professional workforce.
Federal government and diverse suburban dental services.
Aspen Dental Rockville, Gentle Dental Silver Spring, Bethesda Dental Group, Germantown Family Dentistry, College Park Dental, Bowie Dental Care, Laurel Dental
DC-area oral surgeons accessible, Montgomery Orthodontics, Suburban Periodontics, Pediatric Dental Associates Bethesda, Rockville Endodontics
Community Clinic Inc Dental, Mary's Center Dental, Primary Care Coalition Dental, Holy Cross Health Dental, Prince George's County Health Dental
💡 Tip: DC suburbs have federal workforce with excellent dental benefits. NIH and healthcare agencies nearby. Very diverse population. High cost of living but premium wages.
Chesapeake Bay region with regional dental services.
Aspen Dental Annapolis, Annapolis Dental Group, Easton Family Dentistry, Salisbury Dental, Ocean City Dental, Cambridge Dental Care
Annapolis Oral Surgery, Eastern Shore Orthodontics, Bay Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of Annapolis
Anne Arundel Medical Center Dental, Shore Health Dental, Choptank Community Health Dental, Atlantic General Dental
💡 Tip: Annapolis has Naval Academy community. Eastern Shore is more rural with workforce shortages. Seasonal beach population in Ocean City creates summer demand.
Growing DC suburbs with expanding dental services.
Aspen Dental Waldorf, La Plata Dental, California MD Dental, Lexington Park Dental, Prince Frederick Dental, Leonardtown Dental
Southern Maryland Oral Surgery, Tri-County Orthodontics, Patuxent Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of Southern Maryland
Calvert Health Medical Center Dental, MedStar St. Mary's Dental, Southern Maryland Community Health Dental
💡 Tip: Southern Maryland is growing DC suburb. Naval Air Station Patuxent River creates military community. Lower cost than closer DC suburbs with growing demand.
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.
Maryland requires dental assistant registration for radiography and expanded functions. Basic chairside assisting does not require registration. University of Maryland School of Dentistry is premier institution.
Maryland 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 Maryland.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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