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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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Georgia

Statewide Georgia figures for dental assistants.

Georgia median

$46,840

BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025

Georgia range

$40,270–$48,960

vs. national

-3%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Georgia

29 employers have 65 open dental assistant roles in Georgia, led by Heartland Dental with 21 openings.

Heartland Dental21 open Pacific Dental Services10 open D4C Dental Brands, Inc.4 open SGA Dental Partners3 open DOCS Health2 open Sage Dental2 open Benevis1 open Braces Now1 open

About This Role

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

Dental practices across Georgia 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 Georgia right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 65 live dental assistant openings in Georgia. They come from 29 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Georgia?

The Georgia median for dental assistants is $46,840 a year, -3% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), 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 Georgia?

The Georgia listings currently come from 29 employers, including Heartland Dental (21), Pacific Dental Services (10), and D4C Dental Brands, Inc. (4). 26 other employers have openings too.

05Which Georgia cities have the most dental assistants openings?

Across the Georgia listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Atlanta (5), Loganville (4), Cumming (3), Alpharetta (2), and Newnan (2).

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