Scope of practice — what a dental assistant may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.

Georgia Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Atlanta

5 employers have 12 open dental assistant roles in Atlanta, led by Pacific Dental Services with 7 openings.

Pacific Dental Services7 open Heartland Dental2 open Beacon Oral Specialists1 open van Greuningen Dentistry, PC1 open Wellspring Dental1 open

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About This Role

A dental assistant supports the dentist chairside with room prep, instruments, imaging, and patient care.

Dental practices across the Atlanta area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dental assistant jobs are open in Atlanta, GA right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 12 live dental assistant openings in Atlanta, GA. They come from 5 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Atlanta?

The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the Atlanta area is $47,210 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Georgia?

The Georgia Board of Dentistry sets the licensing rules for dental assistants in Georgia. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Georgia requirements page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Atlanta?

The Atlanta listings currently come from 5 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (7), Heartland Dental (2), and Beacon Oral Specialists (1). 2 other employers have openings too.