Georgia Dental Hygiene Schools and Careers

How to become a Dental Hygienist in Georgia

If you are interested in training to become a dental hygienist in Georgia you will need to graduate from an accredited dental hygiene program.

Requirements for entry into accredited programs include a high school diploma or equivalent and, depending on the school, you may need to pass entrance exams and complete an entry interview. Medical and legal clearances may also be required.

Below we provide details of the top accredited dental hygienist programs in Georgia, as well as licensing requirements and salary and employment data for the state.

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Top 16 Accredited Dental Hygienist Schools Georgia

Schools offering dental hygiene programs which have been accredited  by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) are recognized to maintain a high standard of education by the American Dental Association (ADA).

There are currently 16 CODA accredited programs in Georgia.

Once you have graduated from an accredited program you will be required to sit some additional state and/or national certification exams before you are eligible to apply for your dental hygienist license.

Georgia Dental Hygienist License Requirements

Once you have successfully graduated from an accredited program and have passed all additional certification exams it is a requirement of Georgia law that you obtain a license to work as a dental hygienist there.

The Georgia Board of Dentistry governs the licensing of dental hygienists in Georgia. You can contact the Board directly using the contact details below:

State Board: Georgia Board of Dentistry
Phone: (404) 651-8000
Website: http://gbd.georgia.gov/

Dental Hygienist Salary in Georgia

The average dental hygienist salary in Georgia is $65,500  –  12% below the national average of $74,680.

This  represents an hourly wage of $31.49.

There are currently 6,580 persons employed as dental hygienists in the state.

Georgia Dental Hygienist Employment and Salaries by Metro Area

It is a great time to train to become a dental hygienist in Georgia given the strong salary levels and jobs growth for the career.

Dental hygiene salaries are among some of the highest in the healthcare industry and it is projected that an additional 30,000 positions will be created in the sector between 2016 and 2024 representing an almost 15% increase in employment.

The table below provides a breakdown of salaries and employment of dental hygienists across the main towns, cities and non metro areas in Georgia;

Related Healthcare Career Comparisons in Georgia

The table below provides a comparison between income and employment of dental hygienists and related healthcare careers in Georgia;

***Page Updated October 2018***