Dental Assistant (DA) in Georgia

Dental assistants work chairside with dentists — passing instruments, taking impressions, assisting with X-rays, and keeping patients calm. It's a fast-training career with immediate hire potential.

$49,616 GA Median Salary
8% Growth Rate
9–12 months Training

💰 Dental Assistant (DA) Salary in Georgia

Estimated salary range for Dental Assistant (DA)s in Georgia, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$35,000
Median
$49,616
Experienced
$60,000

🎓 Dental Assistant (DA) Licensing in Georgia

Credential required: CDA (DANB) — required in most states

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the Georgia state licensing board before enrolling.

🏫 Dental Assistant (DA) Programs in Georgia

Public Technical College
⭐ 90

Atlanta Technical College

📍 Atlanta, GA

Downtown Atlanta technical college with an outstanding reputation for healthcare and trades training at TCSG rates....

LPNMedical AssistingDental AssistingCNACosmetology
Public Technical College
⭐ 93

Gwinnett Technical College

📍 Lawrenceville, GA

Gwinnett County's top technical college — one of the largest in the TCSG system. Exceptionally strong allied health prog...

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Public Technical College
⭐ 89

Central Georgia Technical College

📍 Macon, GA

Serving Central Georgia's workforce needs across multiple campuses. Strong in allied health and automotive technology....

LPNMedical AssistingCNADental AssistingEMS

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