Find DA externship opportunities across Missouri. Connect with 3,400+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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Missouri Dental Assistant
3,400+
Dental Facilities
955+
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 Missouri that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
UMKC School of Dentistry and diverse metropolitan dental services.
Aspen Dental Kansas City, Heartland Dental Independence, Midwest Dental Overland Park (KS accessible), KC Family Dental, Lee's Summit Dental, Blue Springs Dental Group
UMKC School of Dentistry Clinics, Kansas City Oral Surgery, KC Orthodontics, Missouri Periodontics, Children's Mercy Dental, KC Endodontics
UMKC Dental Clinics, Swope Health Services Dental, Samuel U. Rodgers Health Dental, KC Care Health Center Dental, Truman Medical Center Dental
💡 Tip: Kansas City has UMKC School of Dentistry—excellent externship opportunity. KC spans Missouri/Kansas border—access both states' dental markets. Diverse opportunities.
Gateway Arch city with diverse dental practices and Illinois access.
Aspen Dental St. Louis, Heartland Dental Clayton, Midwest Dental Chesterfield, St. Louis Family Dental, Kirkwood Dental, Webster Groves Dental, Florissant Dental Group
St. Louis Oral Surgery, Gateway Orthodontics, STL Periodontics, St. Louis Children's Hospital Dental, Washington University Dental Specialists, BJC Dental
Grace Hill Health Centers Dental, Affinia Healthcare Dental, St. Louis County Health Dental, Betty Jean Kerr People's Health Dental, BJC Community Dental
💡 Tip: St. Louis accesses Illinois dental market (Metro East). Washington University medical influence. Diverse metro with strong community health networks.
University of Missouri and A.T. Still dental school region.
Aspen Dental Columbia, Columbia Family Dental, Jefferson City Dental, Moberly Dental Care, Fulton Dental, Sedalia Dental Group
A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health Clinics (Kirksville), MU Dental Clinic, Central Missouri Oral Surgery, Mid-Missouri Orthodontics
MU Health Care Dental, Family Health Center Dental (multiple), Capital Region Medical Center Dental, Cole County Health Dental
💡 Tip: Central Missouri has A.T. Still dental school in Kirksville and MU in Columbia. College towns create young populations. State capital Jefferson City has government workforce.
Ozarks region with growing dental services.
Aspen Dental Springfield, Ozarks Family Dental, Branson Dental Care, Joplin Dental Group, Nixa Dental, Republic Dental
Springfield Oral Surgery, Ozarks Orthodontics, Southwest Missouri Periodontics, Pediatric Dental Associates Springfield
Jordan Valley Community Health Dental (multiple), Cox Health Dental Clinic, Mercy Springfield Dental, Community Health Center of the Ozarks Dental
💡 Tip: Springfield is Ozarks healthcare hub. Branson tourism creates seasonal demand. Joplin serves tri-state region. Growing population with expanding dental services.
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.
Missouri does not require dental assistant licensure for basic duties. Expanded function permits available. Radiography certification required for X-rays. Two dental schools provide excellent training opportunities.
Missouri 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 Missouri.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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