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Registered Dental Assistant roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a degree in dental assisting or a related health science field. Australian dental assistants with a Certificate IV or higher and DANB credentials can secure two-year renewable status with no lottery and no annual cap.
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Rehab & Reconstruct Dent
Location:
Health Sciences Center
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID:
R109490
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience Grade 6 (Salaried)
Position Description:
The University of Louisville School of Dentistry is seeking applicants for an Advanced Digital Dental Laboratory Manager. This full-time supervisory position will provide oversight for an in-house digital dental lab in support of the predoctoral educational program, advanced educational programs and faculty dental practice. This position includes complex digital laboratory technician assignments, coordinating a digital dentistry workflow, overseeing the work of other dental laboratory technicians, providing training in applying techniques required to fabricate and repair dental appliances, and foster interpersonal skills to work closely with dentists.
Please note that any selected candidate's hire date will be effective no earlier than January 5, 2027.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee in-house production for digital dental services for the Predoctoral Education program, Advanced Education Programs, and the Faculty Dental Practice
- Performs dental laboratory technician assignments which are recognized as the most complex
- Exercises authority and responsibility for an assigned program area
- Manage and ensure compliance with digital workflows and processes
- Oversee dental laboratory technicians
- Oversee and assures the quantity and quality of the work by requiring strict adherence to established methods and procedures
- Serves as recognized expert within program area and provides technical assistance to other departmental staff
- Coordinates work by scheduling assignments and overseeing the work of other Dental Laboratory Technicians
- Explains work instructions and adapts, if necessary, pertinent general methods and procedures to meet required needs
- Facilitate laboratory services including in-house milling, sintering and 3D printing of surgical guides, diagnostic casts, crowns and bridges, dentures, aligners, mouthguards and other digitally fabricated restorations and appliances
- Provide post-fabrication support for staining, glazing, and modifications to milled and other fixed prostheses
- Trains employees and others in dental laboratory technician activities
- Coordinate and provide training on equipment and software for faculty, residents and designated staff on digitally designed and fabricated restorations
- Organize digital equipment maintenance
- Maintain supplies
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of dental laboratory experience in digital technology (Education may count towards experience)
- Competent in the use of digital design software (for example; 3Shape, ExoCad, CoDiagnostics, Dental Wings)
- Experience in the digital manufacturing of dental prostheses
- Experience in basic fixed and removable prosthesis fabrication
- Experience with staining, glazing and modifications of ceramic restorations
- Experience with training in digital equipment and software to digitally design and fabricate restorations
Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.
Target Compensation Maximum:
$81,529.00
Target Compensation Minimum:
$54,318.00
Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.
Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.
Assistance and Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.
Department:
Rehab & Reconstruct Dent
Location:
Health Sciences Center
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID:
R109490
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience Grade 6 (Salaried)
Position Description:
The University of Louisville School of Dentistry is seeking applicants for an Advanced Digital Dental Laboratory Manager. This full-time supervisory position will provide oversight for an in-house digital dental lab in support of the predoctoral educational program, advanced educational programs and faculty dental practice. This position includes complex digital laboratory technician assignments, coordinating a digital dentistry workflow, overseeing the work of other dental laboratory technicians, providing training in applying techniques required to fabricate and repair dental appliances, and foster interpersonal skills to work closely with dentists.
Please note that any selected candidate's hire date will be effective no earlier than January 5, 2027.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee in-house production for digital dental services for the Predoctoral Education program, Advanced Education Programs, and the Faculty Dental Practice
- Performs dental laboratory technician assignments which are recognized as the most complex
- Exercises authority and responsibility for an assigned program area
- Manage and ensure compliance with digital workflows and processes
- Oversee dental laboratory technicians
- Oversee and assures the quantity and quality of the work by requiring strict adherence to established methods and procedures
- Serves as recognized expert within program area and provides technical assistance to other departmental staff
- Coordinates work by scheduling assignments and overseeing the work of other Dental Laboratory Technicians
- Explains work instructions and adapts, if necessary, pertinent general methods and procedures to meet required needs
- Facilitate laboratory services including in-house milling, sintering and 3D printing of surgical guides, diagnostic casts, crowns and bridges, dentures, aligners, mouthguards and other digitally fabricated restorations and appliances
- Provide post-fabrication support for staining, glazing, and modifications to milled and other fixed prostheses
- Trains employees and others in dental laboratory technician activities
- Coordinate and provide training on equipment and software for faculty, residents and designated staff on digitally designed and fabricated restorations
- Organize digital equipment maintenance
- Maintain supplies
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of dental laboratory experience in digital technology (Education may count towards experience)
- Competent in the use of digital design software (for example; 3Shape, ExoCad, CoDiagnostics, Dental Wings)
- Experience in the digital manufacturing of dental prostheses
- Experience in basic fixed and removable prosthesis fabrication
- Experience with staining, glazing and modifications of ceramic restorations
- Experience with training in digital equipment and software to digitally design and fabricate restorations
Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.
Target Compensation Maximum:
$81,529.00
Target Compensation Minimum:
$54,318.00
Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.
Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.
Assistance and Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Registered Dental Assistant
Get your DANB credentials recognised first
U.S. dental practices expect CDA or RDA certification from the Dental Assisting National Board. Having DANB credentials before you apply removes a common employer objection and strengthens the specialty occupation argument for your E-3 visa petition.
Target multi-location dental groups over solo practices
DSOs and regional dental chains have HR teams experienced with work authorisation paperwork. Solo practitioners often lack the administrative infrastructure to file an LCA with DOL and manage the E-3 process without support.
Clarify the degree equivalency question early
Your Australian Certificate IV in Dental Assisting may not satisfy the U.S. bachelor's degree requirement on its own. A credentials evaluation from a NACES-member service can establish equivalency before you reach the offer stage and avoid last-minute delays.
Confirm state RDA licensure requirements before accepting an offer
Several states require a Registered Dental Assistant licence separate from DANB certification. California, for example, has its own RDA examination. Verify your destination state's requirements through its dental board so licensure gaps don't stall your start date.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and consulate prep
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles the DOL labour condition application, visa paperwork, and consulate preparation end-to-end, so neither you nor your employer needs to navigate the filing process without guidance.
Ask your employer about E-Verify enrolment before signing
Some dental practices are already E-Verify participants, which simplifies onboarding after your visa is approved. Confirming this before you sign means your I-9 verification is straightforward from day one and avoids delays caused by enrolment backlogs.
E-3 Visa Registered Dental Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Registered Dental Assistant jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. Standard job boards don't filter by visa type, so you can spend weeks applying to practices that have never sponsored a work visa. Migrate Mate surfaces employers already familiar with E-3 sponsorship for dental and allied health roles.
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 Registered Dental Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It can, but the qualification depends on the specific job description and the degree requirement the employer attaches to the role. The position must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a related field. If your employer's job description requires a degree in dental assisting, health sciences, or a closely related discipline, the role can satisfy the specialty occupation standard. Roles framed as general chairside assisting with no degree requirement will not qualify.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Registered Dental Assistant roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens but has a clear practical advantage: there's no lottery. H-1B visa sponsorship for dental assistants is uncommon precisely because most applicants have only a 25 to 33 percent chance of selection in the annual lottery before any assessment of qualifications. The E-3 cap of 10,500 visas per year has never been reached, meaning a qualified Australian dental assistant with a valid job offer faces no random selection barrier.
Can I start work while my E-3 visa application is being processed?
If you're applying from Australia, you cannot begin work until you attend your consulate interview and receive your E-3 visa stamp. There's no provision to start employment while the consulate application is pending. Your employer should account for a four to eight week lead time between the DOL certifying the LCA and your consulate appointment being available, depending on the location.