An eight-week, skills-based training program designed for individuals entering the orthodontic and dental assisting field is offered by the Orthodontic Assistant School of Metro Atlanta, established in 2022 and located in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The school sits at 1846 Old Norcross Road, Suite 300, Lawrenceville, GA 30044, within the Atlanta metro area, making it accessible to residents across Gwinnett County and surrounding communities.
Classes are taught by practicing orthodontists who collectively bring more than 25 years of clinical experience to the curriculum. Instruction takes place inside an operational orthodontic office, allowing students to train on professional-grade dental instruments in a real clinical environment rather than a simulated lab setting. This hands-on approach provides direct contact with the tools and procedures used in day-to-day orthodontic practice, which better prepares graduates for immediate entry-level employment in a dental or orthodontic office.
The curriculum spans basic dental sciences, laboratory skills, clinical chair-side procedures, and hands-on technical training with professional instruments. Small class sizes are maintained throughout the program so that each student receives direct, individualized feedback and guidance from licensed instructors during every Saturday session. The school describes its graduates as confident and prepared to seek orthodontic assistant positions immediately upon program completion, without requiring additional on-the-job training before contributing to patient care in a clinical environment.
Classes meet on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., making the schedule accessible to individuals who hold other employment during the week. The admissions process involves three steps: reviewing program details, submitting an application with a deposit to secure a class seat, and completing the eight-week course. The program is currently enrolling students for September classes.
The school can be reached by phone at (404) 939-6027 or by email at info@orthoassistatl.com. The school also maintains active public profiles on Facebook, Instagram, and Yelp for prospective students researching the program.