Find DA externship opportunities across Utah. Connect with 1,800+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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Utah Dental Assistant
1,800+
Dental Facilities
505+
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 Utah that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
Utah's population center with Roseman dental school.
Aspen Dental Salt Lake, Gentle Dental Sandy, Salt Lake Family Dental, Draper Dental, Bountiful Dental Care, Layton Dental, Ogden Dental Group
Roseman University College of Dental Medicine Clinics, Salt Lake Oral Surgery, Utah Orthodontics, Wasatch Periodontics, Primary Children's Dental, University of Utah Dental Specialists
Roseman Dental Clinics, Fourth Street Clinic Dental, Maliheh Free Clinic Dental, Community Health Centers Dental, Salt Lake County Health Dental
💡 Tip: Salt Lake has Roseman dental school—excellent externship opportunity. Intermountain Health is major employer. University of Utah provides specialty services. Growing market.
BYU region with young, growing population.
Aspen Dental Provo, Utah Valley Dental, Orem Family Dental, Lehi Dental Care, American Fork Dental, Pleasant Grove Dental, Spanish Fork Dental
Utah Valley Oral Surgery, Utah County Orthodontics, Provo Periodontics, Utah Valley Pediatric Dentistry
Utah Valley Hospital Dental Clinic, Mountainland Community Health Dental, Community Health Connect Dental
💡 Tip: Utah County is one of America's youngest and fastest-growing regions. BYU creates unique community. Large families drive pediatric dental demand. Expanding market.
Northern Utah with regional dental services.
Ogden Family Dental, Logan Dental Care, Roy Dental, Layton Dental Group, Clearfield Dental, Brigham City Dental
Ogden Oral Surgery, Northern Utah Orthodontics, Cache Valley Periodontics, Pediatric Dental Associates Ogden
Midtown Community Health Dental, Bear River Health Dental, Weber-Morgan Health Dental, Cache County Health Dental
💡 Tip: Northern Utah serves Ogden and Logan areas. Utah State University in Logan. Hill Air Force Base adds military dental demand. More affordable than Salt Lake.
Fastest-growing Utah region with expanding dental services.
St. George Dental Group, Cedar City Dental, Hurricane Family Dental, Mesquite Dental (NV accessible), Kanab Dental
St. George Oral Surgery, Dixie Orthodontics, Southern Utah Periodontics, Red Rock Pediatric Dentistry
Intermountain St. George Dental, Southwest Utah Public Health Dental, Dixie Regional Dental Clinic
💡 Tip: Southern Utah (St. George) is Utah's fastest-growing region. Retiree and outdoor recreation population. Zion National Park nearby. Expanding dental services.
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.
Utah requires dental assistant licensure. Licensed dental assistants can perform expanded functions. Radiography certification required. Roseman University is state's dental school. Young, growing population.
Utah 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 Utah.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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