Dental Specialist Jobs

Dental Specialist jobs are open across private practices, dental service organizations, hospital systems, and specialty clinics, covering orthodontics, oral surgery, and endodontics, from new-grad associate positions to senior clinical and leadership roles. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles102+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerDESORT STAFFING
Top cityIrvine, CA
Work type69% On-site
Top industryInsurance

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Dental Billing Specialist/ Treatment Coordinator/ Front Desk
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Dental Billing Specialist/ Treatment Coordinator/ Front Desk
Synergy Dental Corp
Hollywood, Florida
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
$27 - $30/hr
On-Site

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Vendor Partner Specialist, Oversight Dental Benefits Services
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Vendor Partner Specialist, Oversight Dental Benefits Services
Healthfirst
New York, New York
Customer Service
Technical Program Management
$69k - $100k/yr
Hybrid
Managed care
5,001-10,000

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Dental Billing Specialist - EAGLESOFT & DENTRIX
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Dental Billing Specialist - EAGLESOFT & DENTRIX
Del Ray Dental Center
Ashburn, Virginia
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$26 - $28/hr
On-Site

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Dental Billing Specialist
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Dental Billing Specialist
Passion Dental
Marlborough, Massachusetts
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$20 - $30/hr
On-Site

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Dental Billing specialist
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Dental Billing specialist
Town Center Endodontics
Pearland, Texas
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
Customer Service
$22 - $28/hr
On-Site

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Dental Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • DESORT STAFFING10
  • My Dentist Friend2
  • Dental Claim Support2
  • Compass Health Network2
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in dental specialist jobs.

  • Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited program
  • Completion of an accredited specialty residency program in the relevant discipline
  • Active, unrestricted state dental license in the state of practice
  • Board certification or board eligibility in the applicable dental specialty
  • Proficiency with digital imaging, cone beam CT, and practice management software
  • Minimum two years of post-residency clinical experience in a specialty setting

Tips for Your Dental Specialist Job Search

Tailor your resume to your specialty

Orthodontists, oral surgeons, and endodontists each face distinct screening criteria. List your specialty certification, relevant procedures by volume, and any advanced equipment you're trained on so hiring managers see your clinical depth immediately.

Highlight board certification and licensure clearly

Many dental specialist postings filter applicants by state licensure and specialty board status before a human ever reads your resume. Place your license number, issuing state, and board certification at the top of your credentials section, not buried in a summary paragraph.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists dental specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings that match your procedure mix

A role at a high-volume dental service organization often requires a faster patient throughput than a boutique private practice. Read each job description for case volume expectations and equipment listed so you're not surprised after the first interview.

Prepare a case-based clinical interview answer

Interviewers for specialist roles frequently present a clinical scenario and ask how you'd treat it. Rehearse concise answers that walk through diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient communication rather than relying on general experience statements.

Negotiate your offer using documented production data

Bring concrete figures from your current or previous role, such as average daily collections or case acceptance rates, into compensation discussions. Specific production numbers give you a factual basis for your ask that general market comparisons can't match.

Dental Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most dental specialists?

DESORT STAFFING, My Dentist Friend, and Dental Claim Support are hiring the most dental specialists right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Dental service organizations and hospital-affiliated specialty groups tend to post the highest volume of openings nationwide.

How many dental specialist jobs are remote?

About 31% of dental specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most clinical roles. The sub-areas most compatible with remote work include dental consulting, teledentistry triage, clinical education, and insurance utilization review positions.

How do you become a dental specialist?

You first complete a DDS or DMD degree at an accredited dental school, then apply to and finish a specialty residency program, which typically runs two to six years depending on the discipline. After residency, you obtain a state dental license in the state where you plan to practice, then pursue board certification from the relevant specialty board to strengthen your candidacy for competitive positions.

How do you get hired as a dental specialist with little experience?

New specialists entering the job market should lead with their residency clinical volume, specific procedures performed, and any rotations in high-acuity settings that mirror real practice demands. Associate roles at group practices and dental service organizations are the most accessible entry points because those employers expect to onboard and mentor recent residency graduates rather than requiring years of independent practice experience.

What does the dental specialist interview process look like?

Most specialist hiring processes begin with a phone screen from a practice administrator or recruiter, followed by a clinical interview with the lead dentist or specialty director that includes scenario-based questions about patient cases and treatment planning. Final-stage candidates are often invited for a working interview or site visit where they observe operations, meet the clinical team, and discuss compensation and scheduling expectations before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to dental specialist jobs?

You can find and apply to dental specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from practices, dental service organizations, and hospital systems across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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