Find DA externship opportunities across Mississippi. Connect with 1,400+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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Mississippi Dental Assistant
1,400+
Dental Facilities
390+
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 Mississippi that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
State capital with UMMC School of Dentistry and regional dental services.
Aspen Dental Jackson, Mississippi Family Dental, Ridgeland Dental Care, Madison Family Dentistry, Brandon Dental Group, Clinton Dental, Pearl Dental Care
UMMC School of Dentistry Clinics, Jackson Oral Surgery, Mississippi Orthodontics, Jackson Periodontics, UMMC Pediatric Dentistry, Capital City Endodontics
UMMC Dental Clinics, Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Dental, Central MS Health Services Dental, G.A. Carmichael Family Health Dental
💡 Tip: Jackson has UMMC School of Dentistry—excellent externship opportunity with diverse patient population. State capital provides government workforce. Madison and Rankin Counties growing.
Biloxi and Gulfport with casino/tourism economy.
Aspen Dental Gulfport, Gulf Coast Dental Group, Biloxi Family Dentistry, Ocean Springs Dental, Pascagoula Dental Care, Bay St. Louis Dental
Gulf Coast Oral Surgery, Coastal Orthodontics, Biloxi Periodontics, Pediatric Dental Associates Gulf Coast
Coastal Family Health Center Dental, Memorial Hospital Dental Clinic, Singing River Health Dental, Gulf Coast Community Health Dental
💡 Tip: Gulf Coast has casino and tourism economy. Hurricane preparedness part of practice planning. Growing year-round population. Keesler Air Force Base adds military dental demand.
Memphis suburbs and Tupelo with regional dental services.
Aspen Dental Southaven, Olive Branch Dental, Tupelo Family Dentistry, Oxford Dental Care, Corinth Dental, Columbus Dental Group
North Mississippi Oral Surgery, DeSoto Orthodontics, Tupelo Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of North Mississippi
North Mississippi Health Services Dental, Communicare Health Dental, North Mississippi Primary Health Dental, Baptist Memorial Dental
💡 Tip: North Mississippi includes Memphis suburbs (Southaven, Olive Branch). Access Tennessee dental market. Ole Miss (Oxford) creates college town. Growing region.
Pine Belt region with regional dental services.
Aspen Dental Hattiesburg, Hattiesburg Family Dental, Laurel Dental Care, Meridian Dental Group, Collins Dental, Petal Dental
Hattiesburg Oral Surgery, Pine Belt Orthodontics, South Mississippi Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg Clinic Dental, Forrest General Dental, Southeast MS Rural Health Dental, Jeff Davis County Hospital Dental
💡 Tip: Hattiesburg has USM influence. Pine Belt regional healthcare hub. Significant rural shortages in surrounding counties. Meridian serves east-central Mississippi.
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.
Mississippi requires dental assistant certification for expanded duties. Basic chairside assisting does not require certification. Radiography certification required for X-rays. UMMC School of Dentistry is state's dental school.
Mississippi 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 →Free training. Flexible externship. Real career opportunities in Mississippi.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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