Find DA externship opportunities across Pennsylvania. Connect with 7,200+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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Pennsylvania Dental Assistant
7,200+
Dental Facilities
2,020+
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 Pennsylvania that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
Penn, Temple dental schools and diverse practices.
Aspen Dental Philadelphia, Heartland Dental King of Prussia, Penn Dental Associates, Temple Dental Faculty Practice, Philadelphia Family Dental, Bucks County Dental, Main Line Dental
Penn Dental Medicine Clinics, Temple Kornberg Dental Clinics, Philadelphia Oral Surgery, Philadelphia Orthodontics, Penn Periodontics, Children's Hospital Philadelphia Dental
Penn Dental Clinics, Temple Dental Clinics, Philadelphia Health Department Dental, Project HOME Dental, Health Federation of Philadelphia Dental
💡 Tip: Philadelphia has Penn and Temple dental schools—excellent externship opportunities. Very competitive but world-class training. Diverse patient populations.
Pitt School of Dental Medicine and diverse healthcare sector.
Aspen Dental Pittsburgh, Heartland Dental Cranberry, Pitt Dental Associates, South Hills Dental, North Hills Dental, Monroeville Dental Care, Peters Township Dental
Pitt School of Dental Medicine Clinics, UPMC Dental, Pittsburgh Oral Surgery, Steel City Orthodontics, Pitt Periodontics, Children's Hospital Pittsburgh Dental
Pitt Dental Clinics, UPMC Community Dental, Neighborhood Health Dental, Birmingham Free Clinic Dental, Primary Care Health Dental
💡 Tip: Pittsburgh has Pitt School of Dental Medicine. UPMC is major healthcare employer. Tech industry growing. Less competitive than Philadelphia with excellent opportunities.
State capital and Penn State region with regional services.
Aspen Dental Harrisburg, Heartland Dental Lancaster, Harrisburg Family Dental, State College Dental, York Dental Group, Reading Dental Care, Altoona Dental
Geisinger Dental Specialists, Penn State Hershey Dental, Central PA Oral Surgery, Lancaster Orthodontics, York Periodontics
Hamilton Health Dental, Family First Health Dental, Lancaster General Community Dental, Geisinger Community Dental, Centre County Health Dental
💡 Tip: Central PA has state capital Harrisburg and Penn State. Lancaster County has diverse Amish and Hispanic populations. More affordable than Philadelphia or Pittsburgh.
Lehigh Valley and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre region.
Aspen Dental Allentown, Heartland Dental Scranton, Lehigh Valley Dental, Wilkes-Barre Dental Group, Bethlehem Family Dental, Easton Dental Care
Lehigh Valley Health Dental Specialists, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Dental, NEPA Oral Surgery, Lehigh Valley Orthodontics, St. Luke's Dental
St. Luke's Community Dental, Lehigh Valley Health Network Dental, Scranton Primary Health Dental, Keystone Health Dental
💡 Tip: Northeastern PA serves Lehigh Valley and Coal Region. Geisinger and Lehigh Valley Health are major employers. More affordable than Philadelphia. Access NYC market.
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.
Pennsylvania requires dental assistant certification for expanded duties. Expanded Function Dental Assistants (EFDAs) require additional certification. Radiography certification required. Three dental schools.
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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