H-1B Visa Dentist Jobs
Dentists qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree. Large DSO groups, hospital systems, and academic dental centers are the most active H-1B sponsors for this role. State dental licensure runs parallel to the visa process and is non-negotiable before you can practice.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Harlem, MT
Contract Length: 1 year with option to extend
Hours: FT - M-F
Compensation: $140/hour (1099)
Malpractice: Covered
Patient Volume: Minimum 8 per day
Start Date: As soon as credentialed
Requirements
- Permanent, current, full and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a state, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
- Graduate of an accredited dental school approved by the commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA) with either a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree.
- Active BLS or ACLS.
- Minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience.
- Background Check
Responsibilities:
- Perform a full range of professional dental treatments to include treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard corrective, restorative or preventative measures such as single and multiple tooth extractions, restoration of various lesions with standard and prescribed material, prosthodontics such as crowns, dentures and bridges.
- Strictly adhere to patient safety standards.
- Document patient treatment in the dental treatment record Dentrix to enter patient specific workload, readiness status and patient scheduling.
- Recommend and refer patients to other providers and Purchase Referred Care vendors within appropriate guidelines.
- Responsible for actions necessary for The Joint Commission (TJC) standard compliance and administrative policies, as directed.
- Provide consultation to the Hospital Emergency Department health care providers on an as needed basis.
- Provide physician service and staff urgent care clinic, as needed.
- Complete all annual training required by the Clinical Director and company policies.
- Electronically document services utilizing the appropriate electronic medical record system for patient encounters; complete all required administrative paperwork within 24-hours of patient visit to include electronic consults, co-signatures, completion of chart or Risk Management Reviews, unusual occurrences and peer review, as required.
Ready to take your expertise somewhere new? Let’s make it happen—with Talented Medical Solutions by your side.
Contact: Maria Robinson - mrobinson@talentedmedicalsolutions.com
Schedule a call on my calendar: https://calendly.com/mrobinson-talentedmedicalsolutions
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Location: Harlem, MT
Contract Length: 1 year with option to extend
Hours: FT - M-F
Compensation: $140/hour (1099)
Malpractice: Covered
Patient Volume: Minimum 8 per day
Start Date: As soon as credentialed
Requirements
- Permanent, current, full and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a state, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
- Graduate of an accredited dental school approved by the commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA) with either a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree.
- Active BLS or ACLS.
- Minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience.
- Background Check
Responsibilities:
- Perform a full range of professional dental treatments to include treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard corrective, restorative or preventative measures such as single and multiple tooth extractions, restoration of various lesions with standard and prescribed material, prosthodontics such as crowns, dentures and bridges.
- Strictly adhere to patient safety standards.
- Document patient treatment in the dental treatment record Dentrix to enter patient specific workload, readiness status and patient scheduling.
- Recommend and refer patients to other providers and Purchase Referred Care vendors within appropriate guidelines.
- Responsible for actions necessary for The Joint Commission (TJC) standard compliance and administrative policies, as directed.
- Provide consultation to the Hospital Emergency Department health care providers on an as needed basis.
- Provide physician service and staff urgent care clinic, as needed.
- Complete all annual training required by the Clinical Director and company policies.
- Electronically document services utilizing the appropriate electronic medical record system for patient encounters; complete all required administrative paperwork within 24-hours of patient visit to include electronic consults, co-signatures, completion of chart or Risk Management Reviews, unusual occurrences and peer review, as required.
Ready to take your expertise somewhere new? Let’s make it happen—with Talented Medical Solutions by your side.
Contact: Maria Robinson - mrobinson@talentedmedicalsolutions.com
Schedule a call on my calendar: https://calendly.com/mrobinson-talentedmedicalsolutions
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Dentist
Verify your dental credentials transfer correctly
Foreign dental degrees require NCLEX-equivalent board exams and state licensure before any employer can place you in a clinical role. Confirm your DDS or DMD is recognized by the state dental board where you plan to work before targeting employers in that state.
Target DSO groups with existing H-1B history
Dental Service Organizations that operate multi-location practices file H-1B petitions regularly and have in-house HR processes for sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to filter dentist roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history so you're not pitching cold to practices that have never sponsored.
Understand how prevailing wage applies to your specialty
The DOL sets prevailing wage by occupation and geography. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for dentists in your target metro before negotiating an offer, so you know the floor your employer must meet in the LCA.
Ask about cap-exempt employer eligibility early
Nonprofit hospital systems and academic dental schools are often cap-exempt, meaning they can file an H-1B petition outside the annual lottery. Confirm cap-exempt status with the hiring manager before the offer stage so your petition timeline isn't lottery-dependent.
File state licensure and H-1B concurrently where possible
Most states allow an H-1B petition to be filed while your dental license application is pending. Coordinate with your employer's immigration counsel so the I-129 petition submission doesn't wait on final licensure, reducing months of delay between offer acceptance and start date.
Check O*NET to build your specialty occupation evidence
USCIS requires the role to meet the specialty occupation standard. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for dentists to document that the position typically requires a doctorate-level degree, which strengthens the employer's H-1B petition against any Request for Evidence.
H-1B Visa Dentist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a dentist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Dentistry requires a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree as a standard entry requirement, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation definition. The O*NET profile for dentists documents the degree requirement, and employers routinely use this to support H-1B petitions. RFEs on specialty occupation grounds are uncommon for this role.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for dentists?
Dental Service Organizations with multi-location practices, hospital-affiliated dental clinics, federally qualified health centers, Veterans Affairs facilities, and academic dental schools are the most active sponsors. Academic and nonprofit hospital employers are often cap-exempt, allowing filings outside the annual lottery. You can search verified H-1B-sponsoring dentist employers on Migrate Mate.
Can I start working as a dentist while my H-1B petition is pending?
Only if you already hold a valid work-authorized status, such as OPT or an existing H-1B with cap-gap coverage. If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT, your OPT EAD must remain valid until October 1 of the fiscal year your H-1B takes effect. You also need an active state dental license to practice regardless of visa status.
How does state dental licensure interact with the H-1B timeline?
State dental licensure and H-1B sponsorship run on separate tracks, but both must be in place before you can legally practice. Most states require passing the NBDE or INBDE, a clinical exam, and a jurisprudence exam. Some states issue a temporary permit while your full license is processed, which your employer's immigration attorney can factor into the I-129 filing timeline.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change dental employers?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you move to a new employer after your I-129 has been pending for 180 days, provided the new role is in the same or a substantially similar occupational classification. For dentists, this generally means the new role must also be a licensed clinical dentist position. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your current authorization lapses.