Find DA externship opportunities across Tennessee. Connect with 3,800+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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Tennessee Dental Assistant
3,800+
Dental Facilities
1,065+
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 Tennessee that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
Healthcare capital with Meharry dental school and diverse practices.
Aspen Dental Nashville, Heartland Dental Franklin, Nashville Dental Group, Brentwood Family Dental, Murfreesboro Dental, Smyrna Dental Care, Hendersonville Dental
Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry Clinics, Vanderbilt Dental Specialists, Nashville Oral Surgery, Music City Orthodontics, Nashville Periodontics, Monroe Carell Children's Dental
Meharry Dental Clinics, Nashville Metro Public Health Dental, Neighborhood Health Dental, Siloam Family Health Dental, Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Dental
💡 Tip: Nashville is America's healthcare industry capital. Meharry dental school serves diverse population. HCA and other healthcare companies headquartered here. Abundant opportunities.
UT College of Dentistry and blues city dental services.
Aspen Dental Memphis, Heartland Dental Germantown, Memphis Family Dental, Collierville Dental, Bartlett Dental Group, Cordova Dental Care
UT College of Dentistry Clinics, Memphis Oral Surgery, Bluff City Orthodontics, Memphis Periodontics, Le Bonheur Children's Dental, UT Pediatric Dentistry
UT Dental Clinics, Church Health Dental, Memphis Health Center Dental, Christ Community Health Dental, Shelby County Health Dental
💡 Tip: Memphis has UT College of Dentistry—excellent externship opportunity. Diverse patient population. St. Jude nearby. Mississippi accessible across border.
UT Knoxville region with regional dental services.
Aspen Dental Knoxville, Heartland Dental Maryville, Knoxville Family Dental, Farragut Dental, Oak Ridge Dental Care, Sevierville Dental
Knoxville Oral Surgery, East Tennessee Orthodontics, UT Medical Center Dental Specialists, Pediatric Dental Associates Knoxville
Knox County Health Department Dental, Cherokee Health Dental, Remote Area Medical Dental, Volunteer Ministry Center Dental
💡 Tip: Knoxville serves East Tennessee and Smoky Mountains region. UT Knoxville creates young population. Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge tourism nearby.
Scenic city with regional dental services.
Aspen Dental Chattanooga, Heartland Dental Ooltewah, Chattanooga Family Dental, Signal Mountain Dental, Cleveland Dental Care, Hixson Dental
Chattanooga Oral Surgery, Scenic City Orthodontics, Chattanooga Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry of Chattanooga
Erlanger Health Dental Clinic, Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Dental, Volunteer Health Dental
💡 Tip: Chattanooga serves tri-state region (TN/GA/AL). Outdoor recreation hub. Growing market with less competition than Nashville or Memphis.
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.
Tennessee requires dental assistant registration for expanded duties. Basic chairside assisting does not require registration. Radiography certification required. Two dental schools provide training.
Tennessee 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 Tennessee.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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