Find DA externship opportunities across South Carolina. Connect with 2,800+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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South Carolina Dental Assistant
2,800+
Dental Facilities
785+
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 South Carolina that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
MUSC College of Dental Medicine and coastal healthcare hub.
Aspen Dental Charleston, Heartland Dental Mount Pleasant, MUSC Dental Associates, Summerville Family Dental, North Charleston Dental, James Island Dental Care, West Ashley Dental
MUSC College of Dental Medicine Clinics, Charleston Oral Surgery, Lowcountry Orthodontics, MUSC Periodontics, MUSC Pediatric Dentistry, Charleston Endodontics
MUSC Dental Clinics, Fetter Health Care Network Dental, Roper St. Francis Dental Clinic, Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Health Dental, Sea Island Comprehensive Health Dental
💡 Tip: Charleston has MUSC College of Dental Medicine—excellent externship opportunity. Growing coastal metro. Tourism and medical research create diverse economy.
State capital with government workforce and regional services.
Aspen Dental Columbia, Heartland Dental Lexington, Columbia Family Dental, Irmo Dental Care, Blythewood Dental, Chapin Dental Group, Cayce Dental
Prisma Health Dental Specialists, Columbia Oral Surgery, Midlands Orthodontics, Palmetto Periodontics, Prisma Children's Dental
Prisma Health Dental Clinic, Eau Claire Free Medical Clinic Dental, Richland County Health Dental, Lexington Medical Center Dental
💡 Tip: Columbia is state capital with government workforce. University of South Carolina creates young population. Prisma Health is major employer. Growing market.
BMW country with growing dental services.
Aspen Dental Greenville, Heartland Dental Spartanburg, Greenville Family Dental, Anderson Dental Care, Simpsonville Dental, Greer Dental Group, Easley Dental
Prisma Upstate Dental Specialists, Greenville Oral Surgery, Upstate Orthodontics, Greenville Periodontics, Pediatric Dental Associates Upstate
Prisma Health Upstate Dental, New Horizon Family Health Dental, Greenville Free Medical Clinic Dental, AnMed Health Dental Clinic
💡 Tip: Upstate SC has strong manufacturing (BMW, Michelin) creating professional workforce. Fast-growing Greenville. More affordable than Charleston with abundant opportunities.
Beach tourism and regional healthcare hub.
Aspen Dental Myrtle Beach, Grand Strand Dental, Conway Dental Care, Florence Family Dental, Hartsville Dental, Marion Dental Group
Grand Strand Oral Surgery, Coastal Carolina Orthodontics, Myrtle Beach Periodontics, Pee Dee Pediatric Dentistry
Tidelands Health Dental, HopeHealth Dental (multiple), Pee Dee Community Health Dental, McLeod Health Dental Clinic
💡 Tip: Myrtle Beach has tourism economy with seasonal fluctuations. Growing year-round population. Florence serves Pee Dee region. Rural areas have workforce shortages.
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.
South Carolina does not require dental assistant licensure for basic duties. Expanded duty permits available. Radiography certification required. MUSC is state's dental school. Growing dental market.
South Carolina 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 South Carolina.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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