Find DA externship opportunities across New York. Connect with 11,800+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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New York Dental Assistant
11,800+
Dental Facilities
3,310+
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 York that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
World's premier dental market with NYU, Columbia dental schools.
Aspen Dental NYC, Gentle Dental Manhattan, NYC Dental Associates, Brooklyn Family Dental, Queens Dental Group, Bronx Dental Care, Staten Island Dental
NYU College of Dentistry Clinics, Columbia Dental Clinics, NYC Oral Surgery, Manhattan Orthodontics, NYC Periodontics, NY Presbyterian Dental, Mount Sinai Dental
NYU Dental Clinics, Columbia Community Dental, Ryan Health Dental, Charles B. Wang Community Health Dental, Morris Heights Health Dental, Urban Health Plan Dental
💡 Tip: NYC has NYU and Columbia dental schools—world-class training. Extremely competitive but unparalleled opportunities. Very high cost of living. Bilingual skills valuable.
NYC suburbs with Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine.
Aspen Dental Long Island, Gentle Dental Nassau, Stony Brook Dental Associates, Huntington Family Dental, Great Neck Dental, Smithtown Dental Care
Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine Clinics, Long Island Oral Surgery, Nassau Orthodontics, LI Periodontics, Stony Brook Pediatric Dentistry
Stony Brook Dental Clinics, Long Island Federally Qualified Health Centers Dental, Nassau County Health Dental, Suffolk County Dental Clinic
💡 Tip: Long Island has Stony Brook dental school. Suburban practices with diverse patient populations. Access NYC opportunities. High cost of living but strong wages.
Major upstate cities with UB School of Dental Medicine.
Aspen Dental Albany, Rochester Dental Group, Buffalo Family Dental, Syracuse Dental Care, UB Dental Associates, Eastman Dental accessible
UB School of Dental Medicine Clinics, Rochester Oral Surgery (Eastman), Syracuse Orthodontics, Albany Periodontics, Buffalo Pediatric Dentistry
UB Dental Clinics, Eastman Institute for Oral Health (Rochester), Syracuse Community Health Dental, Albany County Health Dental, Buffalo City Dental Clinic
💡 Tip: Upstate NY has UB School of Dental Medicine and Eastman Institute. Strong healthcare sector. Much lower cost of living than NYC. Excellent training opportunities.
NYC suburbs with premium dental services.
Aspen Dental Westchester, White Plains Dental, Yonkers Family Dental, Poughkeepsie Dental Care, Newburgh Dental, Middletown Dental Group
Westchester Oral Surgery, Hudson Valley Orthodontics, Westchester Periodontics, NY Presbyterian Hudson Valley Dental Specialists
Westchester County Health Dental, Open Door Family Medical Dental, Hudson River Health Dental, Orange County Health Dental
💡 Tip: Hudson Valley accesses NYC market while offering lower cost of living. Westchester has premium practices. Growing communities with diverse dental needs.
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 York requires dental assistant certification for expanded duties. Basic chairside assisting does not require certification. Radiography certification required. Four dental schools provide excellent training opportunities.
New York 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 York.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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