Find DA externship opportunities across Massachusetts. Connect with 4,200+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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Massachusetts Dental Assistant
4,200+
Dental Facilities
1,180+
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 Massachusetts that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
World's healthcare capital with three dental schools.
Aspen Dental Boston, Gentle Dental Cambridge, Dental Associates Brookline, Newton Dental, Quincy Family Dentistry, Medford Dental Care, Somerville Dental
Harvard School of Dental Medicine Clinics, Tufts Dental Clinics, BU Goldman Dental Clinics, Boston Oral Surgery, Mass Orthodontics, Brigham Dental Specialists, Children's Hospital Dental
Harvard Dental Clinics, Tufts Dental Clinics, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Dental, East Boston Neighborhood Health Dental, Codman Square Health Dental
💡 Tip: Boston has THREE dental schools (Harvard, Tufts, BU)—unparalleled externship opportunities. Extremely competitive but world-class training. Very high cost of living.
Harvard/MIT corridor with professional dental services.
Cambridge Dental Group, Wellesley Family Dentistry, Newton-Wellesley Dental, Framingham Dental, Natick Dental Care, Lexington Dental, Concord Dental
Cambridge Oral Surgery, MetroWest Orthodontics, Newton Periodontics, Pediatric Dental Associates Cambridge
Cambridge Health Alliance Dental, Charles River Community Health Dental, Fenway Health Dental, Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Dental
💡 Tip: MetroWest has Harvard/MIT influence creating highly educated professional population. Premium wages but extremely high cost of living. Excellent career advancement opportunities.
Second largest city with regional dental services.
Aspen Dental Worcester, Worcester Dental Group, Shrewsbury Family Dentistry, Leominster Dental, Fitchburg Dental Care, Southbridge Dental
Worcester Oral Surgery, Central Mass Orthodontics, UMass Memorial Dental Specialists, Pediatric Dentistry of Worcester
Family Health Center of Worcester Dental, UMass Memorial Dental Clinic, Edward M. Kennedy CHC Dental, Community Health Connections Dental
💡 Tip: Worcester is Massachusetts' 2nd largest city with UMass Medical influence. Lower cost of living than Boston with solid opportunities. Community health centers serve diverse population.
Springfield and Berkshires with regional dental services.
Aspen Dental Springfield, Western Mass Dental Group, Northampton Dental, Pittsfield Family Dentistry, Amherst Dental, Holyoke Dental Care
Springfield Oral Surgery, Pioneer Valley Orthodontics, Baystate Dental Specialists, Pediatric Dental Associates Springfield
Baystate Dental Clinic, Holyoke Health Center Dental, Community Health Center of Springfield Dental, Berkshire Health Dental
💡 Tip: Western Massachusetts has significantly lower cost of living than eastern MA. UMass Amherst creates college town environment. Berkshires attract creative community.
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.
Massachusetts does not require dental assistant licensure for basic duties. Radiography certification required for taking X-rays. Three major dental schools provide excellent training opportunities.
Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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