Find DA externship opportunities across Rhode Island. Connect with 580+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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Rhode Island Dental Assistant
580+
Dental Facilities
165+
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 Rhode Island that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
Rhode Island's capital and population center.
Aspen Dental Providence, Gentle Dental Warwick, Providence Dental Group, Cranston Family Dental, East Providence Dental, Johnston Dental Care, North Providence Dental
Providence Oral Surgery, Rhode Island Orthodontics, Ocean State Periodontics, Hasbro Children's Dental, Providence Endodontics
Providence Community Health Dental, Thundermist Health Dental, Comprehensive Community Action Dental, Rhode Island Free Clinic Dental, Clinica Esperanza Dental
💡 Tip: Providence has most RI opportunities. Brown University influence. Boston dental market accessible. Diverse urban population with community health needs.
Coastal communities with tourism and naval presence.
Newport Dental, Bristol Dental Care, Middletown Family Dental, Portsmouth Dental, Tiverton Dental, Warren Dental Group
East Bay referrals to Providence for specialty care, limited local specialists
East Bay Community Action Dental, Newport Health Center Dental, Naval Health Clinic Newport Dental
💡 Tip: East Bay has Naval Station Newport creating military dental demand. Tourism economy. Smaller market with consistent demand. Beautiful coastal communities.
Former mill towns with community health focus.
Pawtucket Dental Group, Woonsocket Family Dental, Central Falls Dental, Lincoln Dental, Cumberland Dental Care, North Smithfield Dental
Northern RI referrals to Providence for specialty care
Thundermist Health Center Dental (multiple), Neighborhood Health Plan of RI Dental, Community Care Alliance Dental
💡 Tip: Northern RI serves former mill towns with diverse populations. Thundermist Health operates multiple community dental sites. Less competitive than Providence.
Coastal suburbs with regional dental services.
Aspen Dental Warwick, South Kingstown Dental, Westerly Dental Care, Narragansett Dental, Coventry Family Dental, West Warwick Dental
Kent County Oral Surgery, South County Orthodontics, Westerly Periodontics, Pediatric Dental Associates Kent County
Wood River Health Dental, Westerly Hospital Dental Clinic, South County Health Dental
💡 Tip: South County and Kent County serve coastal and suburban populations. Access Providence opportunities easily. Year-round residents plus summer population.
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.
Rhode Island does not require dental assistant licensure for basic duties. Expanded function permits available. Radiography certification required. Small state with Boston dental market accessible.
Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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