Find DA externship opportunities across Wisconsin. Connect with 3,400+ dental practices, oral surgery centers, and specialty clinics to gain hands-on chairside experience.
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Wisconsin Dental Assistant
3,400+
Dental Facilities
955+
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 Wisconsin that may accept externship students. Contact facilities directly to inquire about externship opportunities.
Marquette University School of Dentistry and diverse practices.
Aspen Dental Milwaukee, Midwest Dental Brookfield, ForwardDental Wauwatosa, Milwaukee Family Dental, Waukesha Dental, Mequon Dental Care, West Allis Dental
Marquette University School of Dentistry Clinics, Milwaukee Oral Surgery, Wisconsin Orthodontics, Froedtert Dental Specialists, Children's Wisconsin Dental
Marquette Dental Clinics, Sixteenth Street Community Health Dental, Progressive Community Health Dental, Milwaukee Health Services Dental, Outreach Community Health Dental
💡 Tip: Milwaukee has Marquette dental school—excellent externship opportunity. Diverse patient population. Midwest Dental and ForwardDental are major Wisconsin employers.
State capital with UW and government workforce.
Aspen Dental Madison, Midwest Dental Middleton, Madison Family Dental, Sun Prairie Dental, Fitchburg Dental Care, Verona Dental Group, Stoughton Dental
Madison Oral Surgery, Capitol Orthodontics, UW Health Dental Specialists, Madison Periodontics, UW Pediatric Dentistry
UW Health Dental Clinic, Access Community Health Dental, Dane County Health Dental, GHC-SCW Dental
💡 Tip: Madison is state capital with government workforce. UW creates young population. Strong healthcare sector. Less competitive than Milwaukee with excellent opportunities.
Packers country with regional dental services.
Aspen Dental Green Bay, Midwest Dental Appleton, Green Bay Family Dental, Oshkosh Dental Care, Neenah Dental, Fond du Lac Dental Group, Manitowoc Dental
Green Bay Oral Surgery, Fox Valley Orthodontics, Bellin Dental Specialists, ThedaCare Dental, Aurora Dental Specialists
Bellin Health Dental Clinic, Partnership Community Health Dental, Brown County Health Dental, ThedaCare Community Dental
💡 Tip: Fox Valley serves Green Bay and Appleton. Packers create community pride. Paper industry workforce. Steady demand with less competition than Milwaukee or Madison.
Northwoods with Mayo and regional services.
Aspen Dental Wausau, Midwest Dental La Crosse, Eau Claire Family Dental, Stevens Point Dental, Superior Dental, Marshfield Dental
Marshfield Clinic Dental, Mayo Clinic Health System Dental (La Crosse), Aspirus Dental Specialists, Northwoods Oral Surgery
Marshfield Clinic Community Dental, Mayo Clinic Community Dental, Aspirus Community Dental, Family Health Center of Marshfield Dental
💡 Tip: Northern Wisconsin has Marshfield Clinic and Mayo Clinic presence. Northwoods lifestyle attracts workers. Rural areas have workforce shortages with incentives.
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.
Wisconsin requires dental assistant certification for expanded functions. Basic chairside assisting does not require certification. Radiography certification required. Marquette is state's dental school.
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.
$0 to enroll • $850 to complete • Self-paced online training
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