Scope of practice — what a dental hygienist 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 Hygienist Salary in Georgia

Statewide Georgia figures for dental hygienists.

Georgia median

$95,490

BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1292), May 2025

Georgia range

$81,140–$101,620

vs. national

-3%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Hygienists in Georgia

44 employers have 86 open dental hygienist roles in Georgia, led by Heartland Dental with 15 openings.

Heartland Dental15 open Makai Consulting, LLC10 open Coast Dental6 open LiveWell Homecare Agency4 open Pacific Dental Services4 open Great Expressions Dental Centers3 open SGA Dental Partners3 open Star Dental Partners3 open

About This Role

A registered dental hygienist (RDH) performs cleanings, periodontal therapy, x-rays, and preventive care under a dentist's practice.

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 hygienist jobs are open in Georgia right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 86 live dental hygienist openings in Georgia. They come from 44 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental hygienist earn in Georgia?

The Georgia median for dental hygienists is $95,490 a year, -3% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1292), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental hygienist need in Georgia?

The Georgia Board of Dentistry sets the licensing rules for dental hygienists 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 hygienists in Georgia?

The Georgia listings currently come from 44 employers, including Heartland Dental (15), Makai Consulting, LLC (10), and Coast Dental (6). 41 other employers have openings too.

05Which Georgia cities have the most dental hygienists openings?

Across the Georgia listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Atlanta (7), Alpharetta (4), Marietta (4), Conyers (3), and Cumming (3).

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