H-1B Visa Dental Technician Jobs
Dental Technician roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent in dental technology or a related field. Employers file the Labor Condition Application with DOL and petition USCIS on your behalf, making lab and clinical manufacturing employers key sponsorship targets.
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Get Access To All JobsPOSITION DESCRIPTION: The successful applicant will serve as the coordinator and instructor in the Dental Hygiene program. As coordinator, the individual will be responsible for the organization, administration, periodic review, continued development, future accreditation and overall effectiveness of the educational program/courses. As an instructor, the individual will teach Dental Hygiene courses in both the traditional and computerized environment. The individual will also assess student performance, ensure faculty qualifications and collaborate with Dental Hygiene faculty to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction in the program/courses.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensed Dentist or a licensed Dental Hygienist who has passed the NBDHE and be eligible to practice in the State of Illinois.
- Must have graduated from a CODA-accredited training program
- Possesses or acquire within one year at least a Master’s degree
- Three years of experience as a Dentist or Dental Hygienist in a dental practice capacity
- One year of teaching experience preferred.
- Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and advising skills.
- Background in administrative activities including staffing, long-range planning, quality assessment/performance improvement, and evaluation of staff, preferred.
- Experience in accreditation activities, preferred.
- Competency with applicable software systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Blackboard, etc.) preferred.
- Ability to meet, successfully complete and maintain minimum health requirements, drug and/or reference checks required by college and/or clinical facilities prior to and throughout employment.
- Shall meet the minimum standards of instruction established by the Administration and the Board of Trustees for any assigned courses.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
SALARY: This is a nine-month teaching position with the salary determined by placement on the salary schedule. For example, the starting salary at Step 3 on the Masters column for the 2026-2027 Academic Year is $57,326, step 4 is $59,956, step 5 is $60,480, and step 6 is $61,379. The starting salary at Step 3 on the Ph.D. column for the 2026-2027 Academic Year is $64,229, step 4 is $66,773, step 5 is $67,764 and step 6 is $68,771.
BENEFITS AND PERKS: Benefit availability and eligibility may vary from the summary listed below. Please visit www.swic.edu for more information.
- Eligibility for comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans beginning date of hire
- Retirement savings plan through State Universities Retirement System of Illinois and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) savings plan
- Eligibility for paid leave including holidays, sick, and vacation
- Educational incentives including Reduced Tuition at Southwestern Illinois College and Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, gym access, additional voluntary benefits and more!
WORK LOCATION: Belleville Campus with district-wide overload teaching opportunities. Driving may be required to other campuses, student field experience or internship sites. Driving may be required to reach off-campus sites, visit clinical facilities throughout the region and to attend professional functions within the state of Illinois and the St. Louis region.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position will remain open until filled.
APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE:
Required application materials, such as resume, cover letter and references, should be attached to your application. Other required application materials i.e., unofficial transcripts, etc., should be attached after your application has been submitted (official college transcripts must be provided at time of hire). Go to your My Job Applications page from the careers home page of your account.
Southwestern Illinois College is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Educator Smoke/Tobacco/Vapor/Drug-Free Workplace
Pay: $57,304.00 - $68,771.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The successful applicant will serve as the coordinator and instructor in the Dental Hygiene program. As coordinator, the individual will be responsible for the organization, administration, periodic review, continued development, future accreditation and overall effectiveness of the educational program/courses. As an instructor, the individual will teach Dental Hygiene courses in both the traditional and computerized environment. The individual will also assess student performance, ensure faculty qualifications and collaborate with Dental Hygiene faculty to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction in the program/courses.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensed Dentist or a licensed Dental Hygienist who has passed the NBDHE and be eligible to practice in the State of Illinois.
- Must have graduated from a CODA-accredited training program
- Possesses or acquire within one year at least a Master’s degree
- Three years of experience as a Dentist or Dental Hygienist in a dental practice capacity
- One year of teaching experience preferred.
- Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and advising skills.
- Background in administrative activities including staffing, long-range planning, quality assessment/performance improvement, and evaluation of staff, preferred.
- Experience in accreditation activities, preferred.
- Competency with applicable software systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Blackboard, etc.) preferred.
- Ability to meet, successfully complete and maintain minimum health requirements, drug and/or reference checks required by college and/or clinical facilities prior to and throughout employment.
- Shall meet the minimum standards of instruction established by the Administration and the Board of Trustees for any assigned courses.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
SALARY: This is a nine-month teaching position with the salary determined by placement on the salary schedule. For example, the starting salary at Step 3 on the Masters column for the 2026-2027 Academic Year is $57,326, step 4 is $59,956, step 5 is $60,480, and step 6 is $61,379. The starting salary at Step 3 on the Ph.D. column for the 2026-2027 Academic Year is $64,229, step 4 is $66,773, step 5 is $67,764 and step 6 is $68,771.
BENEFITS AND PERKS: Benefit availability and eligibility may vary from the summary listed below. Please visit www.swic.edu for more information.
- Eligibility for comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans beginning date of hire
- Retirement savings plan through State Universities Retirement System of Illinois and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) savings plan
- Eligibility for paid leave including holidays, sick, and vacation
- Educational incentives including Reduced Tuition at Southwestern Illinois College and Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, gym access, additional voluntary benefits and more!
WORK LOCATION: Belleville Campus with district-wide overload teaching opportunities. Driving may be required to other campuses, student field experience or internship sites. Driving may be required to reach off-campus sites, visit clinical facilities throughout the region and to attend professional functions within the state of Illinois and the St. Louis region.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position will remain open until filled.
APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE:
Required application materials, such as resume, cover letter and references, should be attached to your application. Other required application materials i.e., unofficial transcripts, etc., should be attached after your application has been submitted (official college transcripts must be provided at time of hire). Go to your My Job Applications page from the careers home page of your account.
Southwestern Illinois College is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Educator Smoke/Tobacco/Vapor/Drug-Free Workplace
Pay: $57,304.00 - $68,771.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Dental Technician
Verify your credential equivalency before applying
International dental technology diplomas and associate degrees don't automatically satisfy H-1B specialty occupation requirements. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency to document U.S. bachelor's-degree equivalency before your employer files with USCIS.
Target dental labs with LCA filing history
Search the OFLC Wage Search database for Labor Condition Applications filed under SOC code 51-9081 to find dental labs and prosthetics manufacturers that have sponsored H-1B workers in this role before. Repeat filers carry established internal processes.
Find verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Dental Technician openings by H-1B sponsorship availability on Migrate Mate. The platform surfaces employers with confirmed LCA filing history for this occupation, so you're not cold-applying to companies with no sponsorship infrastructure.
Understand how your specialty area affects the petition
CAD/CAM technicians, orthodontic lab specialists, and implant technicians map to different specialty occupation arguments. Align your job title, degree field, and daily duties tightly in your offer letter so your employer's attorney can defend specialty occupation status at USCIS.
Confirm your employer's E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
H-1B employers must use E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Ask HR whether the company is enrolled before signing. Non-enrolled employers cannot legally hire you on H-1B status, and retroactive enrollment delays your start date.
Use O*NET to build your specialty occupation case
Pull the Dental Laboratory Technician profile from O*NET and use its listed education requirements and tasks to align your job description. This directly supports your employer's specialty occupation argument in the I-129 petition to USCIS.
H-1B Visa Dental Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Dental Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the position is defined. USCIS requires that the role normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Dental technology positions that involve CAD/CAM design, ceramics, or implant prosthetics can qualify, but employers must demonstrate that the specific duties require a degree rather than just technical training or an associate credential.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Dental Technician jobs?
Dental laboratories, hospital-based prosthetics departments, and large orthodontic or implant manufacturing companies are the most common H-1B sponsors in this field. Migrate Mate lists Dental Technician openings from employers with confirmed LCA filing history under DOL's disclosure data, so you can focus on companies that have successfully sponsored this role before.
What SOC code does USCIS use for Dental Technicians on H-1B petitions?
The standard occupational code for Dental Laboratory Technicians is 51-9081 under the DOL classification system. Your employer's attorney will reference this code when filing the Labor Condition Application. If your role involves a hybrid function, such as dental CAD designer, the code may shift, which affects prevailing wage levels and the specialty occupation argument.
Can a dental lab sponsor H-1B status if it's a small business?
Yes. There's no minimum company size requirement for H-1B sponsorship. Small dental labs can file petitions, but they face closer scrutiny from USCIS around financial ability to pay the prevailing wage and the legitimacy of the employer-employee relationship. A detailed offer letter, payroll records, and lab contracts strengthen the petition for smaller employers.
How does prevailing wage apply to H-1B Dental Technician roles?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation, job zone, and work location before USCIS will approve the petition. You can look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search tool under SOC code 51-9081. Wages vary by metro area, so a lab in San Francisco will have a different floor than one in a smaller market.