Find DA externship opportunities across Nebraska. Connect with 1,200+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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Nebraska Dental Assistant
1,200+
Dental Facilities
340+
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 Nebraska that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
Nebraska's largest city with Creighton and UNMC dental schools.
Aspen Dental Omaha, Midwest Dental Papillion, Omaha Family Dental, Bellevue Dental Care, La Vista Dental, Ralston Dental Group, Elkhorn Dental
Creighton University School of Dentistry Clinics, UNMC College of Dentistry Clinics, Omaha Oral Surgery, Nebraska Orthodontics, Metro Periodontics, Children's Hospital Dental
Creighton Dental Clinics, UNMC Dental Clinics, Charles Drew Health Dental, OneWorld Community Health Dental, Good Neighbor Community Health Dental
💡 Tip: Omaha has TWO dental schools (Creighton and UNMC)—excellent externship opportunities. Council Bluffs, Iowa accessible across river. Strong healthcare sector.
State capital with University of Nebraska and government workforce.
Aspen Dental Lincoln, Lincoln Family Dental, Midwest Dental Lincoln, Waverly Dental Care, Hickman Dental, Seward Dental
Lincoln Oral Surgery, Capital City Orthodontics, Lincoln Periodontics, Pediatric Dental Associates Lincoln
People's Health Center Dental, Bryan Health Dental Clinic, Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Dental, Community Action Health Dental
💡 Tip: Lincoln is state capital with government workforce. University of Nebraska creates young population. Growing market with less competition than Omaha.
Agricultural heartland with regional dental services.
Aspen Dental Grand Island, Grand Island Family Dental, Kearney Dental Care, Hastings Dental, North Platte Dental, Lexington Dental
Central Nebraska Oral Surgery, Platte Valley Orthodontics, Tri-Cities Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of Central Nebraska
Grand Island Regional Medical Dental, Heartland Health Center Dental, Community Action Partnership Dental, Good Samaritan Health Dental
💡 Tip: Central Nebraska serves agricultural communities. Meatpacking industry creates dental demand. Bilingual Spanish valuable. Significant workforce shortages.
Regional center with agricultural economy.
Norfolk Family Dental, Columbus Dental Care, Fremont Dental, South Sioux City Dental, Norfolk Dental Group
Norfolk Oral Surgery, Northeast Nebraska Orthodontics, Elkhorn Valley Periodontics
Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Dental, Faith Regional Health Dental, Columbus Community Hospital Dental
💡 Tip: Northeast Nebraska serves agricultural and meatpacking communities. Bilingual Spanish valuable. Rural areas have significant shortages with incentive packages.
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.
Nebraska requires dental assistant registration for expanded duties. Basic chairside assisting does not require registration. Radiography certification required. Two dental schools provide excellent training.
Nebraska 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 Nebraska.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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