{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":null,"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":"Have all your documents ready before starting the application to avoid processing delays.","title":"Missing or incomplete documents"},{"description":"Double-check that your name matches across all documents exactly. Mismatches are a common reason for delays.","title":"Application errors"},{"description":"Georgia may require verification of specific expanded functions training, and documentation from out-of-state programs is often delayed.","title":"Georgia-specific note"}],"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":null,"exam_registration_url":null,"faqs":[{"answer":"No, Georgia does not require state licensure for general dental assistants. However, expanded functions and radiography may require permits or certifications.","question":"Does Georgia require a dental assistant license?"},{"answer":"Yes, DANB CDA certification is recognized and often preferred by employers in Georgia.","question":"Is DANB certification recognized in Georgia?"},{"answer":"Yes, but a radiography permit or certification is required.","question":"Can I take dental x-rays in Georgia?"},{"answer":"There is no state application fee for general dental assistants in Georgia. However, DANB CDA exam costs $450, and radiography certifications may have additional fees.","question":"How much does it cost to become a dental assistant 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":"Certificate from CODA-accredited program or documentation of on-the-job training hours.","name":"Proof of Training","url":null},{"description":"Official CDA certification from the Dental Assisting National Board, if applicable.","name":"DANB Certification","url":null},{"description":"Proof of radiography competency/certification required for taking x-rays.","name":"Radiography Certification","url":null},{"description":"$0","name":"Application fee","url":null}],"slug":"georgia-da","state_name":"Georgia","state_slug":"georgia","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"New applicants must register for an account on the Georgia Online Licensing System and create a user profile.","title":"Create an account or log in to the Georgia Online Licensing System.","url":null},{"description":"Navigate to the 'Apply for a License' section and select either 'Dental Assistant Qualified to Perform Expanded Duties' or 'Dental Assistant (DA) - Radiology' application within the Georgia Online Licensing System.","title":"Select the appropriate Dental Assistant application.","url":null},{"description":"Fill out all sections of the application completely and upload all necessary supporting documents, such as proof of education, BLS certification, and completion of board-approved courses or programs, directly through the Georgia Online Licensing System.","title":"Complete the online application and upload required documentation.","url":null},{"description":"Pay the non-refundable application fee of $75 for either Expanded Duties or Radiology certification through the Georgia Online Licensing System using an accepted payment method.","title":"Submit payment for the application fee.","url":null},{"description":"The Georgia Board of Dentistry will review your application and supporting documents. Monitor your application status and any messages from the Board via your account in the Georgia Online Licensing System.","title":"Await review and approval by the Georgia Board of Dentistry.","url":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-04-11T20:10:48.733030+00:00","verify_license_url":null}