Dental Assisting Requirements

Georgia

There are no registration requirements to work as a dental assistant in Georgia.

State Registration

Not required

X-Rays

Show your Radiology Certificate

Keep Current

CPR certification

What You Need to Know

Keep your CPR certification renewed, and show your employer the Radiology Certificate you earn when you successfully complete the program.

Trained in Another State?

If you didn't attend a course in Georgia but want to move and work there, there are no additional steps needed.

Optional

Grow Your Career

You can become an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) through a weekend course offered at several Georgia schools. To qualify, you'll need:

Six continuous months as a chairside assistant for a licensed dentist, within the last three years
A high school diploma or equivalent
Current CPR certification

Helpful Links & Downloads

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GDA EFDA Training Info

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