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Dental Assistant roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when tied to a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Australian dental assistants with a degree in oral health, dental science, or a related field can pursue indefinitely renewable E-3 status with no lottery, giving you a real hiring advantage over H-1B visa candidates.
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Get Access To All JobsWhat we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
UTHealth Houston's School of Dentistry is hiring for a Dental Assistant I to join their team of professionals. The DA I will be responsible for assisting residents/students with dental treatment, taking X-rays and CBCTs, setting up surgeries, infection control, cleaning and fully stocking operatories, and more. RDA from the State Board of Dental Examiners is required. CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) is highly preferred.
Location: 7500 Cambridge, Houston, Texas 77054
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Perform routine tasks assisting the professional dental staff and students in the examination and prophylactic, therapeutic and surgical treatment of patients. Works under direct supervision.
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Assists in the teaching of dental students, dental assisting students, and dental hygiene students in the principles of four-handed dentistry and dental assistant utilization (DAU).
- Provides chair side assistance to students and faculty.
- Maintains sterile, and prepares equipment, instruments, and supplies within working area.
- Maintains infection control standards.
- Maintains records of patients seen, procedures performed, materials used, and appointments.
- Must be able to respond to emergency situations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
- Basic office or computer skills.
- Dental Assistant by Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) required.
Minimum Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a recognized dental assistant educational program preferred.
Minimum Experience:
None.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Veteran Information:
Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 003007, 001155, 002669, L35A, 4Y071H, 4Y071, 4Y0X1, 890, 001260, 18D, 4N0X1, 4A0X1, 68E.
For a complete list please visit http://www.uthealth-veterans.jobs/.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
UTHealth Houston's School of Dentistry is hiring for a Dental Assistant I to join their team of professionals. The DA I will be responsible for assisting residents/students with dental treatment, taking X-rays and CBCTs, setting up surgeries, infection control, cleaning and fully stocking operatories, and more. RDA from the State Board of Dental Examiners is required. CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) is highly preferred.
Location: 7500 Cambridge, Houston, Texas 77054
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Perform routine tasks assisting the professional dental staff and students in the examination and prophylactic, therapeutic and surgical treatment of patients. Works under direct supervision.
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Assists in the teaching of dental students, dental assisting students, and dental hygiene students in the principles of four-handed dentistry and dental assistant utilization (DAU).
- Provides chair side assistance to students and faculty.
- Maintains sterile, and prepares equipment, instruments, and supplies within working area.
- Maintains infection control standards.
- Maintains records of patients seen, procedures performed, materials used, and appointments.
- Must be able to respond to emergency situations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
- Basic office or computer skills.
- Dental Assistant by Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) required.
Minimum Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a recognized dental assistant educational program preferred.
Minimum Experience:
None.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Veteran Information:
Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 003007, 001155, 002669, L35A, 4Y071H, 4Y071, 4Y0X1, 890, 001260, 18D, 4N0X1, 4A0X1, 68E.
For a complete list please visit http://www.uthealth-veterans.jobs/.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Dental Assistant
Verify your credential equivalency early
Australian three-year dental or oral health degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before you start applying so employers don't stall on your specialty occupation determination.
Target private dental groups over solo practices
Multi-location dental groups and DSO networks have dedicated HR teams familiar with LCA filings and E-3 visa paperwork. Solo practitioners often decline sponsorship not from unwillingness but from unfamiliarity with the DOL process.
Search E-3 sponsorship roles with Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Dental Assistant listings by employers who have active E-3 sponsorship history. Searching general job boards surfaces roles where sponsors are unverified and you waste applications on practices that won't file.
Clarify specialty occupation framing in your offer letter
Ask your employer to specify in the offer letter that the role requires a degree in dental science, oral health, or a directly related field. A generic Dental Assistant description without that degree requirement can fail the DOL's specialty occupation test at the LCA stage.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA
The LCA must be certified by DOL before your visa interview can proceed. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so you and your employer aren't navigating FLAG portal submissions and prevailing wage determinations independently.
Book your consulate appointment before your I-94 expires
If you're already in the U.S. on another visa status, your E-3 consular interview must be scheduled to avoid a gap in authorized stay. USCIS does not process E-3 change-of-status petitions, so consular processing in Australia is your only route.
E-3 Visa Dental Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Dental Assistant jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Dental Assistant roles filtered by employers with confirmed E-3 sponsorship history. General job boards don't flag E-3 willingness, so you end up applying to practices that have never filed an LCA and aren't set up to start. Migrate Mate surfaces employers already familiar with the process.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Dental Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the role is defined. A Dental Assistant position that requires a bachelor's degree in oral health, dental science, or a directly related field can qualify. Roles where any background or an associate degree is acceptable typically don't meet the specialty occupation standard. Your offer letter and employer's job requirements carry significant weight in the DOL's determination.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Dental Assistant roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian nationals and has no annual lottery, meaning you can apply at any point in the year without being excluded by a random draw. The H-1B has an annual cap of 85,000 slots and a lottery that rejected around 75 percent of registrants in recent years. For Australians, the E-3 path is more predictable and faster to execute once a qualifying offer is secured.
Can my E-3 visa be renewed if I stay in the same Dental Assistant role?
Yes. The E-3 is renewable indefinitely in two-year increments as long as you maintain a qualifying job offer and your employer files a new LCA for each renewal period. There is no cap on the number of renewals, and you don't need to restart the process from scratch each time, provided your role still meets the specialty occupation requirements.