Find DA externship opportunities across Ohio. Connect with 6,800+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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Ohio Dental Assistant
6,800+
Dental Facilities
1,910+
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 Ohio that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
State capital with Ohio State College of Dentistry and diverse practices.
Aspen Dental Columbus, Heartland Dental Dublin, Ohio State Dental Associates, Westerville Family Dental, Grove City Dental, Hilliard Dental Care, Gahanna Dental
Ohio State College of Dentistry Clinics, Columbus Oral Surgery, Central Ohio Orthodontics, OSU Periodontics, Nationwide Children's Dental, Columbus Endodontics
OSU Dental Clinics, Columbus Neighborhood Health Dental, PrimaryOne Health Dental, Lower Lights Christian Health Dental, Nationwide Children's Community Dental
💡 Tip: Columbus has Ohio State College of Dentistry—excellent externship opportunity. State capital with government workforce. Fast-growing metro with abundant opportunities.
Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine and diverse healthcare sector.
Aspen Dental Cleveland, Heartland Dental Beachwood, Cleveland Dental Group, Parma Family Dental, Lakewood Dental, Rocky River Dental Care, Westlake Dental
Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine Clinics, Cleveland Clinic Dental, MetroHealth Dental, Cleveland Oral Surgery, University Hospitals Dental Specialists
Case Dental Clinics, MetroHealth Dental Services, Neighborhood Family Practice Dental, Care Alliance Health Dental, Cleveland Clinic Community Dental
💡 Tip: Cleveland has Case Western Reserve dental school. Cleveland Clinic and MetroHealth are major employers. Strong healthcare sector with diverse opportunities.
Ohio River city with access to Kentucky dental market.
Aspen Dental Cincinnati, Heartland Dental Mason, Cincinnati Dental Group, West Chester Dental, Kenwood Family Dental, Hyde Park Dental, Florence Dental (KY accessible)
Cincinnati Children's Dental, UC Dental Specialists, TriHealth Dental, Cincinnati Oral Surgery, Queen City Orthodontics, Mercy Dental Specialists
Cincinnati Health Department Dental, HealthCare Connection Dental, Primary Care Health Dental, Cincinnati Children's Community Dental
💡 Tip: Cincinnati accesses Kentucky dental market (Northern KY). UC and Cincinnati Children's provide specialty care. Diverse opportunities across tri-state region.
Auto industry region with regional dental services.
Aspen Dental Toledo, Toledo Family Dental, Bowling Green Dental, Findlay Dental Care, Perrysburg Dental, Sylvania Dental Group
Toledo Oral Surgery, Northwest Ohio Orthodontics, Toledo Periodontics, Pediatric Dental Associates Toledo
Toledo-Lucas County Health Dental, Neighborhood Health Dental, Wood County Health Dental, ProMedica Dental Clinic
💡 Tip: Toledo serves northwest Ohio with Michigan border access. Auto industry workforce. Bowling Green State University creates young population. Steady demand.
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.
Ohio requires dental assistant certification for radiography and expanded functions. Basic chairside assisting does not require certification. Two dental schools provide excellent training. Strong dental infrastructure.
Ohio 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 Ohio.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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