Find DA externship opportunities across North Dakota. Connect with 420+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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North Dakota Dental Assistant
420+
Dental Facilities
120+
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 North Dakota that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
North Dakota's largest city with access to Minnesota dental market.
Aspen Dental Fargo, Park Dental Fargo, Fargo Family Dental, West Fargo Dental, Moorhead Dental (MN accessible), Grand Forks Dental Group
Fargo Oral Surgery, Valley Orthodontics, Fargo Periodontics, Pediatric Dental Associates Fargo, Red River Endodontics
Family HealthCare Dental (Fargo), Northland Community Health Dental, Valley Community Health Dental, Grand Forks Public Health Dental
💡 Tip: Fargo has most ND dental opportunities. Minnesota accessible across river (Moorhead). Park Dental is regional chain. Steady demand with workforce shortages.
State capital with government workforce and regional services.
Aspen Dental Bismarck, Bismarck Family Dental, Mandan Dental Care, Capital City Dental, Dickinson Dental (West ND accessible)
Bismarck Oral Surgery, Central Dakota Orthodontics, Bismarck Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of Bismarck
Missouri Slope Health Dental, CHI St. Alexius Dental, Sanford Bismarck Dental Clinic, Burleigh County Health Dental
💡 Tip: Bismarck is state capital with government workforce. Central location serves rural ND. Dickinson serves oil country in western ND. Workforce shortages create opportunities.
Air Force region and oil country with significant shortages.
Minot Family Dental, Williston Dental Care, Minot Dental Group, Watford City Dental
Minot Oral Surgery, Northwest ND Orthodontics, Minot Air Force Base Dental
Trinity Health Dental (Minot), Northwest Human Service Center Dental, Upper Missouri District Health Dental
💡 Tip: Northwest ND has Minot Air Force Base and oil field communities. Extreme workforce shortages. Premium wages and incentive packages available.
Bakken oil field region with critical dental shortages.
Williston Dental Group, Watford City Dental, Dickinson Dental Care, limited options in oil communities
Referrals to Bismarck or Minot for specialty care
Mercy Medical Center Dental, Community Health Dental Western ND
💡 Tip: Oil country has extreme dental workforce shortages. Boom-bust cycles affect demand. Premium wages, housing assistance, and signing bonuses common. Unique opportunity.
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.
North Dakota does not require dental assistant licensure for basic duties. Qualified dental assistants can perform expanded functions with training. Radiography certification required. Significant workforce shortages.
North Dakota 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 North Dakota.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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