Dental Assisting
Career Outlook
Career Outlook for Dental Assistants
A Stable, In-Demand Career You Can Start Quickly
A Stable, In-Demand Career You Can Start Quickly
Dental assisting continues to be one of the fastest-growing healthcare careers in Georgia and across the U.S. With more dental offices opening, expanding, and modernizing, trained assistants are needed now more than ever. Whether you choose GSDA’s online course or our hands-on Bootcamp, you’ll be preparing for a career with strong job opportunities, consistent hours, and real stability.
Why Dental Assisting Is in High Demand
✔ Consistent Job Growth
The dental field continues to expand each year. As patient demand grows, so does the need for skilled dental assistants who can support dentists, improve workflow, and keep offices running smoothly.
✔ Opportunities in Many Office Types
Dental assistants are needed in:
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General dental offices
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Orthodontics
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Oral surgery
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Pediatric dentistry
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Endodontics
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Corporate dental groups
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Private practices across Georgia
This gives you flexibility in the type of environment you want to work in.
✔ Fast Entry Into the Workforce
Dental assisting doesn’t require years of schooling. With GSDA, you can train quickly, earn your certificate, and begin applying for jobs in a matter of weeks — not semesters.
How Much Do Dental Assistants Earn in Georgia?
Most dental assistants in Georgia earn between:
👉 $38,000 – $56,000+ per year**
This range reflects:
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Entry-level assistants: ~$38,000–$45,000
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Experienced assistants: ~$45,000–$52,000
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Expanded Duties (EDDA) assistants: ~$50,000–$56,000+
Larger corporate practices, specialty offices (oral surgery, ortho), and high-demand metro areas tend to offer the higher end of the range.
What Skills Employers Look For
Dental offices value assistants who can:
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Assist chairside confidently
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Set up and break down rooms
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Take impressions
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Understand dental terminology
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Communicate well with patients
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Help with radiographs
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Sterilize instruments correctly
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Keep treatment areas organized
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Support the dentist during procedures
GSDA is designed to teach these exact skills — the real, practical abilities offices want from day one.
Where GSDA Graduates Get Hired
GSDA students have gone on to work in:
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Woodstock
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Kennesaw
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Canton
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Marietta
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Acworth
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Alpharetta
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All over Georgia, the Southeast, and beyond
Your Career Starts Here
👉 Online Dental Assisting Course
Learn the foundations at your own pace from anywhere.
👉 In-Person Dental Assisting Bootcamp
Get hands-on experience with real equipment and real instructors.
Your Future in Dental Assisting
Frequently Asked Questions
Get clear answers about job demand, pay, and long-term opportunities in the dental field.
Yes. Dental assisting offers stable hours, strong job growth, and opportunities to advance into Expanded Duties, orthodontics, oral surgery, treatment coordination, or office leadership roles.
Most dental assistants in Georgia earn $38,000-$56,000 per year, with the potential for higher pay as you gain experience or complete Expanded Duties training.
Absolutely. Dental practices across Georgia and all over the country regularly hire trained dental assistants due to ongoing patient growth and office expansion.
Very quickly. Many GSDA students begin applying for jobs right after receiving their certificate. Because dental assisting is in high demand, students often get interviews soon after completing their training.
Dental assistants are needed in:
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General dentistry
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Pediatrics
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Orthodontics
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Oral surgery
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Endodontics
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Corporate dental groups
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Private practices
This gives you flexibility in choosing the environment that fits you best.
Most new dental assistants begin getting interviews within weeks of completing their training. Because dental assisting is in high demand, motivated graduates often find opportunities quickly.