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How do I participate in (or opt out of) the externship program?

How to join or leave the externship program as a dental assistant student

Written by Cloud Dentistry
Updated this week

Joining the externship program on Cloud Dentistry is easy. You can do it in two ways, depending on whether you already have an account:

Method 1: If You Already Have an Account

  1. Log into Your Account: Start by logging into your Cloud Dentistry account.

  2. Access Background & Skills: Go to the drop-down menu and select "Background & Skills."

  3. Edit Dental School Info: Select the edit button next to "Dental School."

  4. Opt Into Externships: Check the box that says "I am seeking externships while in school."

  5. Save: Save your changes.

Method 2: If You Do Not Have an Account

  1. Visit CloudDentistry.com: Go to the website.

  2. Navigate to Professionals Tab: Hover over the "Professionals" tab and select "Students."

  3. Create a Free Student Profile: Click on "Create your free student profile."

  4. Fill Out Information: Enter your personal details and select "Dental Assistant."

  5. Opt Into Externships: Check the box that says, "I am seeking externships while in school."

  6. Sign Up: Click "Sign Up" to complete your profile.

By following either of these methods, you'll be enrolled in the externship program, providing opportunities to gain real-world experience while in school.

How to Opt Out

If you no longer wish to participate in the externship program, here's how to opt out:

  1. Log into Your Account: Start by logging into your Cloud Dentistry account.

  2. Access Background & Skills: Go to the drop-down menu and select "Background & Skills."

  3. Edit Dental School Info: Click the edit button next to "Dental School."

  4. Uncheck Externship Box: Uncheck the box that says "I am seeking externships while in school."

  5. Save: Save your changes.

This will update your profile and remove you from the externship program.

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