Board-approved dental assistant certification recognized throughout Georgia and beyond.
Georgia School Of Dental Assisting
THE Fast Track To Your Exciting New Dental Career
Earn your 100% online dental assisting certification, add optional hands-on training for real-world experience, and start your new career with confidence.
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Why Become a Dental Assistant?
A career that changes lives- including yours.
Dental assisting is a fast, flexible path into healthcare. You’ll work hands-on with patients, build in-demand skills, and step into a stable role with room to grow—without years of school or debt.
- Strong earnings & fast start:
- get certified online and enter a field with average pay trending toward $50k+ as you gain experience.
- High demand & job security:
- dentistry keeps growing, creating steady openings in general, ortho, and surgical practices.
- Clear path to advance:
- add Expanded Duties/CPR, specialize, or move up to lead assistant, office manager, or hygienist.
Why GSDA?
GSDA is your trusted partner to get there—100% online certification, an optional hands-on bootcamp for real-world experience, and board-certified instructors who teach what today’s offices expect. Train on your schedule. Graduate confident. Start working sooner.
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Your Path. Your Way.
How It Works
Your path to becoming a certified dental assistant—simple, flexible, and designed for real life.
Learn Online. On Your Schedule.
Get certified 100% online at your own pace. You’ll cover everything from dental anatomy and infection control to charting, sterilization, and patient communication—all in short, easy-to-follow lessons that fit your lifestyle.
See Course DetailsGet Hands-On Experience at Bootcamp
Dental assisting is a hands-on career, and our Bootcamp gives you the skills and confidence to stand out. Practice real-world procedures like: dental impressions, x-rays (earn your radiology certification) chairside assisting and infection control.
See Bootcamp DetailsGraduate Job-Ready. Start Your Career.
Once you’ve completed your coursework, you’ll be ready to step into your first dental assisting job. Add extra credentials to boost your resume with: Expanded Duties Certification and learn advanced dental assisting skills.
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What We Offer
Comprehensive Training for Your Dental Career Journey
Start Strong, Learn Fast, and Level Up
100% Online
Certification$1600/year access
Set your own pace and take control of your education. Our flexible online platform lets you learn whenever it works best for you.
Start Learning NowBenefits
- Learn on your schedule
- Taught by real dental pros
- Get certified fast
Hands-On Bootcamp
$1050/bootcamp
Practice real procedures in a working dental office, build confidence and graduate truly job-ready.
Reserve My SeatBenefits
- Get your x-ray certification
- Master essential dental skills
- Graduate with confidence
Expanded Duties
Add-On$550/class
Earn extra certifications like Expanded Duties to boost your resume and stand out in your new career.
Reserve My SeatBenefits
- Stand out from others
- Boost your earning potential
- Elevate your skills
Our Passion. Your Success.
GSDA
Georgia’s trusted, board-certified partner for dental assistant training for over fifteen years.
Study online at your own pace, then gain hands-on experience through our in-person bootcamp.
Graduate job-ready with real skills, professional confidence, and connections that help you get hired fast.
Georgia School of Dental Assisting (GSDA) is the smart choice for students who want a trusted, flexible, and affordable way to start a career in dentistry. Unlike traditional dental assistant schools, GSDA offers 100% online certification, hands-on training bootcamps, and instruction from board-certified dental professionals. Our proven program prepares you for real-world success in Georgia dental offices — so you can earn your certification, gain experience, and begin your new career faster.
Curious about how dental assisting works, how long it takes, or what you can earn?
Frequently Asked Questions
Here you’ll find clear answers to the most common questions future students ask — and discover why GSDA is one of Georgia’s most trusted dental assistant schools.
No — your core certification can be completed 100% online. However, most students choose to attend our Hands-On Bootcamp to practice real procedures and gain confidence before entering the workforce.
Unlike most programs, GSDA offers board-certified instruction, 100% online learning, and an optional hands-on bootcamp — so you get the flexibility of online training and the practical experience that sets you apart when applying for jobs.
At Georgia School of Dental Assisting (GSDA), you can earn your dental assistant certification FAST. Most programs take 10–16 weeks of in person classroom study. Our 100% online format lets you study at your own pace, and our optional hands-on bootcamp helps you gain real-world experience faster than traditional programs.
Absolutely. Dental assisting offers strong income potential, job stability, and room to grow. Demand for trained dental assistants continues to rise nationwide, and GSDA’s program is built to help you take advantage of that growth with the skills employers want most.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, dental assistants earn an average of $47,000–$55,000 per year, with top earners making more than $60,000. Graduates who complete GSDA’s Expanded Duties and CPR certifications often qualify for higher-paying positions.
Yes. We provide career guidance, resume support, and interview preparation to help you transition from student to employee. Many GSDA graduates are hired quickly thanks to our network of Georgia dental offices that trust our training.
You’ll learn both clinical and administrative skills, including sterilization, x-rays, chairside assisting, impressions, scheduling, and patient communication — everything needed to thrive in a modern dental office.
Most dental assistant schools charge around $3,700 or more for their programs — but at Georgia School of Dental Assisting (GSDA), you can earn your 100% online certification for just $1600.
If you want additional hands-on experience, you can add our optional in-person Bootcamp for only $1050 bringing your total — nearly $1,000 less than the average program.
We believe quality dental assistant training should be accessible and affordable, without sacrificing real-world skills or credibility.
Yes! GSDA’s online certification is completely self-paced, letting you study when it works best for you — mornings, nights, or weekends. We designed our program to fit your life, not the other way around.