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SGA Dental Partners
Douglas, Georgia

Dental Assistant - South Georgia Dentistry Douglas

Dental Assistant 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

At South Georgia Dentistry Douglas, we take pride in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a warm, welcoming environment. We believe in building strong relationships with our patients and each other and creating a workplace where team members enjoy showing up every day.

We’re growing and looking for outstanding professionals to join our team.

Dental Assistant – Hands-On Patient Care

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

  • We take time to get to know our patients and provide care that’s personalized and thoughtful.
  • You’ll join a supportive team that values collaboration, communication, and growth.
  • We’re committed to clinical excellence and making a positive impact every day.

What You’ll Do

  • Support the doctor chairside during procedures
  • Take radiographs, assist with impressions, and set up operatory equipment
  • Provide a calm and comfortable environment for patients

What You Need

Dental Assisting certificate or experience

Strong attention to detail and a positive, team-oriented mindset

Benefits We Offer

  • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

Health and Vision Insurance

  • Employer-Paid Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Care.com Membership & Employee Assistance Program
  • Supplemental Coverage (Disability, Critical Illness, Accident)
  • Paid Scrub Allowance
  • Career Growth and Development Opportunities

At South Georgia Dentistry Douglas, you’re not just taking the next step in your career, you’re joining a team that values quality care, respect, and long-term success.

In hometown communities, SGA Dental Partners is a beacon of positive energy, delivering the highest level of clinical excellence and patient-centered care. Apply today to join us in making a difference!

In order to maintain a high level of clinical excellence, SGA Dental Partners and dental practices affiliated with SGA maintain a drug free and alcohol free workplace. All new hires are required to pass a full panel drug screening as a condition of employment.

SGA Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at every level of our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant provides chairside support to the doctor during procedures and manages operatory equipment. They are also responsible for taking radiographs, assisting with impressions, and ensuring a comfortable environment for patients.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Dental Assisting certificate or relevant experience along with X-ray and CPR certifications. A positive, team-oriented mindset and strong attention to detail are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Chairside AssistingRadiographyDental ImpressionsOperatory SetupCPR CertificationTeamwork

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Assistant - South Georgia Dentistry Douglas at SGA Dental Partners a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Dental Assistant — ranked against 342 active Dental Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dentistry Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dental Assistant by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in dental assistantranked against 342 Dental Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingGeorgia index 96.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentistry listings in Georgia46 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental assistant listings in Georgia194 active6,022 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedGeorgia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment194 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dentistry listings273 in the last 30 days194 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (342 Dental Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Georgia figures use all dental assistants: too few Georgia Dentistry postings state pay.

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Dental Assistant listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 342 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About SGA Dental Partners

Retail Health and Personal Care Products
Richmond Hill, , GA

Benefits & Perks

Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Care.com Membership

Living in Douglas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$194k
Median resident rent
$680/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.