Find DA externship opportunities across Oklahoma. Connect with 2,200+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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Oklahoma Dental Assistant
2,200+
Dental Facilities
615+
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 Oklahoma that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
State capital with OU College of Dentistry and diverse practices.
Aspen Dental OKC, Heartland Dental Edmond, OKC Family Dental, Norman Dental Care, Moore Dental, Midwest City Dental Group, Yukon Family Dentistry
OU College of Dentistry Clinics, OKC Oral Surgery, Oklahoma Orthodontics, OKC Periodontics, OU Pediatric Dentistry, Children's Hospital Dental
OU Dental Clinics, Variety Care Dental (multiple), Good Shepherd Free Clinic Dental, Oklahoma City-County Health Dental, OU Physicians Community Dental
💡 Tip: Oklahoma City has OU College of Dentistry—excellent externship opportunity. State capital with government workforce. Norman has OU influence. Growing metro.
Oil capital with diverse dental services.
Aspen Dental Tulsa, Heartland Dental Broken Arrow, Tulsa Family Dental, Owasso Dental Care, Jenks Dental, Bixby Dental Group, Sand Springs Dental
Tulsa Oral Surgery, Green Country Orthodontics, Tulsa Periodontics, Pediatric Dental Associates Tulsa, OU Tulsa Dental Specialists
Community Health Connection Dental, Morton Health Services Dental, Tulsa City-County Health Dental, Good Samaritan Health Dental
💡 Tip: Tulsa is Oklahoma's 2nd largest city. Oil industry creates professional workforce. Growing suburbs (Broken Arrow, Owasso) expanding dental services.
Fort Sill military region with regional dental services.
Aspen Dental Lawton, Lawton Family Dental, Duncan Dental Care, Altus Dental, Fort Sill accessible dental
Lawton Oral Surgery, Southwest Oklahoma Orthodontics, Comanche County Periodontics
Comanche County Memorial Hospital Dental, Lawton Community Health Center Dental, Great Plains Regional Dental
💡 Tip: Lawton has Fort Sill Army base creating military dental demand. Southwest Oklahoma serves agricultural communities. Less competition than OKC or Tulsa.
Agricultural and tribal communities with workforce shortages.
Enid Family Dental, Muskogee Dental Care, Shawnee Dental, Ponca City Dental, McAlester Dental, Durant Dental Group
Rural referrals to OKC or Tulsa for specialty care, tribal health dental specialists
Cherokee Nation Health Services Dental, Chickasaw Nation Health Dental, Muscogee Nation Health Dental, Choctaw Nation Health Dental, various tribal dental facilities
💡 Tip: Rural Oklahoma has significant shortages. Large Native American population with tribal health systems—major dental employers. Cultural competency valued.
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.
Oklahoma requires dental assistant permits for expanded duties. Basic chairside assisting does not require permit. Radiography certification required. OU College of Dentistry is state's dental school.
Oklahoma 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 →Free training. Flexible externship. Real career opportunities in Oklahoma.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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