{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":"https://gbd.georgia.gov/contact-us","board_email":"","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"Georgia Board of Dentistry","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"(404) 424-9966","board_physical_address":null,"board_source_url":null,"board_url":null,"canonical_url":null,"ce_requirements_url":null,"common_delays":[{"description":"Applicants often attempt to enroll in expanded duties courses before completing the required 6 months of continuous employment.","title":"Insufficient Chairside Experience"},{"description":"Training providers will not allow participation in clinical portions of the course without a valid, current CPR card.","title":"Expired CPR Certification"},{"description":"Failure to complete the 6-hour radiation safety course within the 90-day post-hire window can lead to compliance issues for the dental office.","title":"Radiography Deadline Missed"}],"compact_member":null,"compact_name":null,"compact_privilege_fee":null,"created_at":"2026-04-11T20:10:48.733030+00:00","credential_type":null,"description":null,"endorsement_application_url":null,"endorsement_fees":null,"endorsement_steps":[{"description":"If you are moving to Georgia with expanded duties training from another state, you must verify if your previous program is recognized by the Georgia Board of Dentistry.","title":"Verify Out-of-State Training","url":"https://gbd.georgia.gov/contact-us","url_label":"Contact Board for Verification"},{"description":"If your previous training is not recognized, you must enroll in a Georgia Board-approved course to perform expanded duties in the state.","title":"Complete Georgia-Specific Training","url":null,"url_label":null}],"exam_registration_url":null,"faqs":[{"answer":"No, Georgia does not license or register basic dental assistants. However, to perform 'Expanded Duties,' you must obtain a certificate from a Board-approved training program.","question":"Does Georgia require a license for dental assistants?"},{"answer":"You may begin training within 30 days of hire but must complete a minimum of 6 hours of approved radiation safety instruction within 90 days to legally operate X-ray equipment.","question":"Can I take X-rays immediately after being hired?"},{"answer":"There is no state-level license to verify. You must verify their status by reviewing the original certificates of completion for Expanded Duties or Radiography kept on file at their place of employment.","question":"How do I verify a dental assistant's 'license' in Georgia?"},{"answer":"Expanded duties include tasks such as coronal polishing, applying sealants, monitoring nitrous oxide, and fabricating temporary crowns. These require specific certification beyond basic assisting.","question":"What duties are considered 'Expanded' in Georgia?"}],"fee_payment_url":null,"fingerprint_delay_weeks":null,"fingerprint_fee":null,"fingerprint_method_in_state":null,"fingerprint_method_out_of_state":null,"fingerprint_required":true,"fingerprint_url":null,"fingerprint_vendor":null,"fingerprint_vendor_url":null,"initial_fee_amount":0.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":null,"last_updated":null,"last_verified":null,"license_duration":null,"licensing_pathway":null,"payload_url":null,"processing_time":"No state application","profession":"Dental Assistant","provisional_info":null,"reciprocity_info":null,"renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years (for Radiology Certificate)","renewal_fee_amount":null,"renewal_portal_url":null,"required_documents":[{"description":"Proof of basic education required for enrollment in expanded duties courses.","name":"High School Diploma or GED","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification from a provider such as the American Heart Association or Red Cross.","name":"CPR Certification","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A letter from a supervising dentist confirming 6 months of experience, a diploma from an accredited program, or a current DANB CDA card.","name":"Proof of Prerequisites","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"The certificate issued by a Board-approved provider upon completion of training.","name":"Expanded Duties Certificate","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"georgia-da","state_name":"Georgia","state_slug":"georgia","statutes_url":"https://gbd.georgia.gov/laws-policies-rules","steps":[{"description":"To perform expanded duties, you must have a high school diploma or GED, current CPR certification, and meet one of three prerequisites: 6 months of full-time chairside experience, graduation from an accredited dental assisting program, or a current DANB CDA certification.","title":"Verify Eligibility for Expanded Duties","url":"https://gbd.georgia.gov/faqs-other-information/dental-faqs","url_label":"View Dental Assistant FAQs"},{"description":"If you intend to take X-rays, you must complete at least 6 hours of Board-approved radiation safety instruction. This training must be initiated within 30 days of hire and completed within 90 days.","title":"Complete Radiography Training","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Select a training provider from the Board's approved list to complete the required coursework for specific expanded functions (e.g., coronal polishing, sealants). Each duty requires a minimum of 4 hours of instruction.","title":"Enroll in an Approved Expanded Duties Course","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Successfully complete the written and clinical competency examinations administered by your chosen Board-approved training provider.","title":"Pass Competency Examinations","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Once you receive your certificate(s) of completion from the training provider, you must provide copies to your employer. The Georgia Board of Dentistry does not issue these certificates directly.","title":"Obtain and Maintain Certificates","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Georgia law requires that your employer keep copies of your Expanded Duty and Radiography certificates readily available in the dental office for inspection.","title":"Maintain On-Site Documentation","url":"https://gbd.georgia.gov/laws-policies-rules","url_label":"Review Board Rules"}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-05-31T08:41:12.065558+00:00","verify_license_url":null}