Find DA externship opportunities across Nevada. Connect with 1,800+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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Nevada Dental Assistant
1,800+
Dental Facilities
505+
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 Nevada that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
Entertainment capital with UNLV School of Dental Medicine and diverse practices.
Aspen Dental Las Vegas, Absolute Dental (Nevada-based, 30+ locations), Gentle Dental Henderson, Las Vegas Family Dental, Summerlin Dental, Henderson Dental Group
UNLV School of Dental Medicine Clinics, Las Vegas Oral Surgery, Nevada Orthodontics, Desert Periodontics, Las Vegas Pediatric Dentistry, Vegas Endodontics
UNLV Dental Clinics, Nevada Health Centers Dental, Access to Healthcare Network Dental, Volunteers in Medicine Dental, Community Health Centers Las Vegas
💡 Tip: Las Vegas has UNLV School of Dental Medicine—excellent externship opportunity. Absolute Dental is Nevada-based with 30+ locations. 24/7 economy creates unique scheduling options.
Northern Nevada hub with regional dental services.
Aspen Dental Reno, Reno Family Dental, Sparks Dental Group, Carson City Dental, Tahoe Dental Care, Fernley Dental
Reno Oral Surgery, Northern Nevada Orthodontics, Sierra Periodontics, Pediatric Dental Associates Reno
Northern Nevada Community Health Dental, Renown Health Dental Clinic, Community Health Alliance Dental, Carson City Health Dental
💡 Tip: Reno/Sparks serves northern Nevada. Lake Tahoe accessible for ski season. Growing tech sector. Lower cost of living than Las Vegas.
Las Vegas suburb with growing dental services.
Henderson Family Dental, Boulder City Dental, Green Valley Dental, Anthem Dental, MacDonald Ranch Dental
Henderson Oral Surgery, Green Valley Orthodontics, Southeast Las Vegas Periodontics, Henderson Pediatric Dentistry
Nevada Health Centers Henderson Dental, St. Rose Dominican Dental Clinic, Henderson Community Health Dental
💡 Tip: Henderson is Las Vegas' largest suburb and fastest-growing. More residential feel than Las Vegas Strip area. Growing families drive pediatric dental demand.
Mining and agricultural communities with significant shortages.
Elko Dental, Pahrump Dental Care, Fernley Family Dental, Fallon Dental, Winnemucca Dental, Ely Dental
Rural Nevada oral surgery referrals to Las Vegas/Reno, limited specialty access
Nevada Health Centers Rural Dental (multiple), Elko Community Health Dental, Frontier Community Health Dental, Rural Nevada Health Dental
💡 Tip: Rural Nevada has extreme workforce shortages. Mining communities have industrial injury demand. Employers offer housing assistance, signing bonuses, and premium wages.
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.
Nevada requires dental assistant certification through the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners. Basic and expanded function certifications available. Radiography certification required. UNLV is state's dental school.
Nevada 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 Nevada.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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