Dental Assistant Jobs in Georgia

A Dental Assistant plays a crucial role in the dental industry by assisting dentists during patient procedures, providing patient care and comfort, preparing dental instruments, sterilizing instruments, and performing office management tasks. They also perform laboratory duties such as making dental casts and taking digital x-rays. Their role is vital to the smooth operation of dental clinics and hospitals, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care and support. Dental Assistants should have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, adept manual dexterity, and high levels of patience and empathy.

Dental Assistants must have proper certifications, often requiring the completion of an accredited dental assistant program resulting in a certificate or diploma. Some states may require dental assistants to be licensed or registered, involving passing a written or practical exam. Before becoming a Dental Assistant, a person may start their career as a Dental Office Receptionist handling scheduling and billing. Others may begin as a Dental Hygienist, focusing on preventative dental care, or as a Medical Assistant, gaining foundational healthcare skills that can be applied in a dental setting.

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Great Expressions Dental Centers

Dental Assistant

Florida: Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification and proof of formal training to expose X-rays (including FDOH Permit to expose X-rays)....

Sage Dental

Dental Assistant

*** Sage Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team in Cumming, GA! Sage Dental is the leading Dental Support Organization (DSO) in the Southeast, and we are continuing to grow!...

Sage Dental

Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Our Specialty Dental Assistants professionally assist our Specialists chair side in a fast paced environment. Sage offers you: Competitive base pay - PLUS BONUSES!...

Sage Dental

Endodontic Dental Assistant

Overview Sage Dental is seeking a Traveling Endodontic Dental Assistant to join our team!...

Sage Dental

Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

Our Specialty Dental Assistants professionally assist our Specialists chair side in a fast paced environment. Sage offers you: Competitive base pay - PLUS BONUSES!...

Experienced Dental Assistant

We're looking for a skilled individual who is X-Ray Certified, proficient in Chairside Assisting, Dental Prophylaxis, Coronal Polishing, Temporary Crowns, Expanded Functions, Orthodontics, Dentures,...

Florida: Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification and proof of formal training to expose X-rays (including FDOH Permit to expose X-rays)....

Dental Assistant

As a Dental Assistant at Beyond Exceptional Dentistry, your responsibilities will include providing chairside assistance, great communication skills with patients, assisting with expanded functions,...

Dental Assistant

  • Augusta, GA
  • 20 days ago
  • Augusta, GA
  • 20 days ago

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Augusta, GA Must have Nitrious Oxide Certification Work for a company that is truly making the world a happier place, one smile at a time!...

Dental Assistant

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 4 days ago

We are actively seeking a Dental Assistant to join our growing team!...

Bilingual Dental Assistant

  • Lilburn, GA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lilburn, GA
  • 60+ days ago

We are actively seeking a Dental Assistant to join our growing team!...

Orthodontic Assistant (Part-Time)

  • Dalton, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Dalton, GA
  • 4 days ago

Assistant Certification (State dependent) Preferred at least 1 year of experience in Orthodontic Assisting CPR/BLS Certification Required Willing to travel in territory assigned to team High focus...

Orthodontic Assistant

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 30+ days ago

Assistant Certification (State dependent) Preferred at least 1 year of experience in Orthodontic Assisting CPR/BLS Certification Required Willing to travel in territory assigned to team High focus...

Dental Assistant

  • Kennesaw, GA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Kennesaw, GA
  • 7 hours ago

Overview Come join our team as a Dental Assistant! This position is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to do what YOU love and get paid to do it!...

Ortho Assistant

  • McDonough, GA
  • 7 hours ago
  • McDonough, GA
  • 7 hours ago

Overview Orthodontic Assistant Open Up to A Whole New Dental Experience Imagine working in a place which delivers best in class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first, every...

Demographic Data for Georgia

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Georgia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireDental research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Georgia offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.2%
High School or GED
24.2%
Bachelor's Degree
18.9%
Associate's Degree
16.4%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
Some College
3.0%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Some High School
1.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dental Assistants in Georgia
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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