Find DA externship opportunities across Washington. Connect with 4,200+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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Washington Dental Assistant
4,200+
Dental Facilities
1,180+
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 Washington that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
UW School of Dentistry and tech capital dental services.
Aspen Dental Seattle, Willamette Dental Bellevue, Gentle Dental Tacoma, Seattle Family Dental, Bellevue Dental Care, Kirkland Dental, Redmond Dental Group
UW School of Dentistry Clinics, Seattle Oral Surgery, Washington Orthodontics, Pacific Periodontics, Seattle Children's Dental, UW Dental Specialists
UW Dental Clinics, NeighborCare Health Dental, Sea Mar Community Health Dental, International Community Health Dental, Puget Sound Community Health Dental
💡 Tip: Seattle has UW School of Dentistry—excellent externship opportunity. Tech industry creates excellent dental benefits. Very competitive but abundant. High cost of living.
Inland Northwest hub with regional dental services.
Aspen Dental Spokane, Gentle Dental Spokane Valley, Spokane Family Dental, Liberty Lake Dental, Cheney Dental Care, Post Falls Dental (ID accessible)
Spokane Oral Surgery, Inland Northwest Orthodontics, Spokane Periodontics, Sacred Heart Dental Specialists, Pediatric Dentistry of Spokane
CHAS Health Dental (multiple), Spokane Regional Health Dental, Providence Dental Clinic, Community Health Association of Spokane Dental
💡 Tip: Spokane serves Inland Northwest including North Idaho. Lower cost of living than Seattle. CHAS Health is major community provider. Growing market.
Portland suburb with Oregon market access.
Aspen Dental Vancouver, Gentle Dental Camas, Vancouver Family Dental, Battle Ground Dental, Washougal Dental Care, Salmon Creek Dental
Southwest Washington Oral Surgery, Vancouver Orthodontics, Clark County Periodontics, Legacy Dental Specialists (OR accessible)
Sea Mar Vancouver Dental, Clark County Public Health Dental, Community Health Centers of Clark County Dental
💡 Tip: Vancouver is Portland metro—access Oregon dental jobs. No Washington state income tax; Oregon has no sales tax. Growing rapidly with expanding dental services.
Agricultural and energy region with regional services.
Tri-Cities Dental Group, Yakima Family Dental, Richland Dental Care, Kennewick Dental, Pasco Dental, Wenatchee Dental
Tri-Cities Oral Surgery, Central Washington Orthodontics, Yakima Periodontics, Kadlec Dental Specialists
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic Dental, Yakima Neighborhood Health Dental, Tri-Cities Community Health Dental, Benton-Franklin Health Dental
💡 Tip: Central Washington serves agricultural communities. Bilingual Spanish valuable. Hanford nuclear site creates professional workforce in Tri-Cities. Significant rural 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.
Washington requires dental assistant registration. Registered dental assistants can perform expanded functions. Radiography certification required. UW is state's dental school.
Washington 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 Washington.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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