Find DA externship opportunities across Vermont. Connect with 380+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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Vermont Dental Assistant
380+
Dental Facilities
105+
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 Vermont that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
Vermont's largest city and population center.
Aspen Dental Burlington, Burlington Dental Group, South Burlington Dental, Essex Junction Dental, Williston Dental Care, Colchester Dental
Burlington Oral Surgery, Vermont Orthodontics, Lake Champlain Periodontics, UVM Medical Center Dental Specialists
Community Health Centers of Burlington Dental, UVM Medical Center Dental Clinic, Champlain Valley Dental Clinic, Open Door Clinic Dental
💡 Tip: Burlington has most Vermont dental opportunities. UVM creates young population. Lake Champlain lifestyle attracts workers. Significant workforce shortages.
State capital with government workforce.
Montpelier Dental, Barre Family Dental, Central Vermont Dental, Waterbury Dental Care, Northfield Dental
Central Vermont referrals to Burlington for specialty care
Central Vermont Medical Center Dental, Community Health Centers of Central VT Dental, Health Center of Central Vermont Dental
💡 Tip: Montpelier is nation's smallest state capital. Government workforce. Central Vermont hub. Very small market with consistent demand.
Ski country and southern communities.
Rutland Dental, Bennington Dental Care, Brattleboro Family Dental, Manchester Dental, Killington Dental, Wilmington Dental
Southern Vermont referrals to Burlington or Albany for specialty care
Marble Valley Community Health Dental, Brattleboro Memorial Dental, Southwestern Vermont Health Dental, Grace Cottage Dental
💡 Tip: Southern Vermont has ski resorts creating seasonal demand. Significant workforce shortages. Massachusetts and New York accessible for some communities.
Remote northeastern Vermont with extreme shortages.
St. Johnsbury Dental, Newport Dental Care, Lyndonville Family Dental, Island Pond Dental, limited options in remote areas
Referrals to Burlington or Dartmouth-Hitchcock (NH) for specialty care
Northern Counties Health Dental, Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital Dental, Rural Health Alliance Dental
💡 Tip: Northeast Kingdom is remote with extreme workforce shortages. Dartmouth-Hitchcock (NH) serves many Vermonters. Incentive packages available. Beautiful but isolated.
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.
Vermont does not require dental assistant licensure for basic duties. Expanded function permits available. Radiography certification required. Small state with significant workforce shortages.
Vermont 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 Vermont.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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