Find DA externship opportunities across West Virginia. Connect with 980+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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West Virginia Dental Assistant
980+
Dental Facilities
275+
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 West Virginia that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
State capital with regional dental services.
Aspen Dental Charleston, Charleston Family Dental, South Charleston Dental, St. Albans Dental, Hurricane Dental Care, Teays Valley Dental
Charleston Oral Surgery, Kanawha Valley Orthodontics, Charleston Periodontics, CAMC Dental Specialists, Pediatric Dental Associates Charleston
CAMC Dental Clinic, FamilyCare Health Centers Dental, Cabin Creek Health Center Dental, Kanawha-Charleston Health Dental
💡 Tip: Charleston is state capital with government workforce. CAMC is major healthcare provider. Central location serves much of West Virginia.
WVU School of Dentistry and university town.
WVU Dental Associates, Morgantown Family Dental, Star City Dental, Fairmont Dental Care, Bridgeport Dental
WVU School of Dentistry Clinics, Morgantown Oral Surgery, Mon Health Dental Specialists, WVU Orthodontics, WVU Periodontics
WVU Dental Clinics, Milan Puskar Health Right Dental, Monongalia County Health Dental, Valley Health Dental
💡 Tip: Morgantown has WVU School of Dentistry—excellent externship opportunity with diverse patient population. University town creates young community. Pittsburgh accessible.
Marshall University region with regional services.
Huntington Family Dental, Marshall Dental Associates, Ashland Dental (KY accessible), Barboursville Dental, Kenova Dental
Huntington Oral Surgery, Tri-State Orthodontics, Cabell Huntington Dental Specialists
Ebenezer Medical Outreach Dental, Cabell Huntington Hospital Dental, Wayne County Health Dental, Lincoln Primary Care Dental
💡 Tip: Huntington has Marshall University medical education. Significant community health needs. Opioid crisis has impacted population. Kentucky border accessible.
Pittsburgh-accessible region with regional services.
Wheeling Dental Group, Weirton Dental Care, New Martinsville Dental, Moundsville Dental, St. Clairsville Dental (OH accessible)
Ohio Valley Oral Surgery, Wheeling Orthodontics, Wheeling Hospital Dental Specialists
Wheeling Health Right Dental, Ohio Valley Medical Center Dental, Marshall County Health Dental
💡 Tip: Northern Panhandle accesses Pittsburgh dental market. Ohio border nearby. Steel Valley communities with steady demand. Lower cost of living than Pittsburgh.
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.
West Virginia requires dental assistant registration for expanded duties. Basic chairside assisting does not require registration. Radiography certification required. WVU is state's dental school.
West Virginia 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 West Virginia.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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