Find DA externship opportunities across New Jersey. Connect with 5,200+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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New Jersey Dental Assistant
5,200+
Dental Facilities
1,460+
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 New Jersey that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
NYC metro area with highest concentration of dental practices and specialty offices.
Aspen Dental Paramus, Gentle Dental Bergen, Dental Associates of Northern NJ, Fort Lee Dental, Hackensack Family Dentistry, Newark Dental, Jersey City Dental Care
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine Clinics, Bergen Oral Surgery, Northern NJ Orthodontics, Hackensack Periodontics, Pediatric Dental Associates North Jersey, Newark Endodontics
Eric B. Chandler Health Center Dental (Newark), North Hudson Community Action Dental, Zufall Health Dental (multiple), Newark Community Health Centers Dental
💡 Tip: Northern NJ offers highest DA salaries ($40,000-$52,000) due to NYC influence. Many practices seek bilingual Spanish candidates. Excellent public transit access.
Growing corridor with Rutgers and mix of practices.
Aspen Dental Edison, Gentle Dental New Brunswick, Princeton Dental Associates, Bridgewater Dental, Marlboro Family Dentistry, Red Bank Dental Care
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine Clinics, Central Jersey Oral Surgery, Monmouth Orthodontics, Princeton Periodontics, Somerset Pediatric Dentistry
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine Clinics, Henry J. Austin Health Center Dental (Trenton), CHEMED Health Dental, Elijah's Promise Dental, Raritan Valley Health Dental
💡 Tip: Central NJ has Rutgers School of Dental Medicine—excellent externship opportunity. Corporate groups often accept extern students. Growing corridor.
Coastal communities with seasonal fluctuations and growing year-round population.
Aspen Dental Brick, Toms River Family Dental, Atlantic City Dental, Point Pleasant Dental, Long Beach Island Dental, Manahawkin Dental Care, Ocean City Dental
Shore Oral Surgery, Atlantic Orthodontics, Ocean County Periodontics, Coastal Pediatric Dentistry, Shore Endodontics
Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers Dental, AtlantiCare Community Health Dental, Ocean Community Health Dental, Cape Regional Dental Clinic
💡 Tip: Shore region has seasonal swings but growing year-round demand. Tourism-driven summer months busiest. Retirees increasingly choosing shore communities.
Philadelphia suburbs with access to both NJ and PA dental markets.
Aspen Dental Cherry Hill, Virtua Dental, Cooper Dental, Marlton Family Dentistry, Voorhees Dental Care, Mount Laurel Dental, Deptford Dental
Cooper University Dental Specialists, Camden Oral Surgery, South Jersey Orthodontics, Burlington Periodontics, Jefferson NJ Dental Specialists
Camden Area Health Education Center Dental, Virtua Community Dental, CAMcare Health Dental, Our Lady of Lourdes Dental Clinic, Project HOPE Camden Dental
💡 Tip: Southern NJ borders Philadelphia—access both states' dental markets. Camden has significant community health needs. Lower cost of living than North Jersey.
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.
New Jersey requires dental assistant registration with the State Board of Dentistry. Registration requires completion of an approved training program or DANB certification. Radiography requires separate certification. EFDA credentials available.
New Jersey 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 New Jersey.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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