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Dentists qualify for H-1B 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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As a dentist, you understand that providing oral health care to patients with a developmental disability requires you to adapt the skills that you typically use every day. You strive for successful visits with an awareness of any special approaches needed for each patient as an individual.
The Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration (formerly the Developmental Disabilities Administration) program is seeking a full-time Dentist to become a part of our dedicated medical team at Lakeland Village located in Medical Lake, Washington. This position is a 4 day, 10 hours shift schedule. Consideration may be given to part-time applicants working a minimum of 2 shifts a week.
Aligning with Washington State’s Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) mission, the work that you do would contribute to providing a holistic approach to care for our 180 residents. As our facility Dentist, your role restores or maintains oral health for our residents by promoting healthy oral care and hygiene as well as ongoing dental care.
Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
Advantages this job brings
- The rapport that you build with our residents is long-term, impactful and meaningful. You will quickly appreciate the sense of community and the interaction you have with staff, residents, and family members; and they with you.
- Our residents are individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who present unique dental challenges where you will have a high impact in improving dental hygiene.
- The collaboration among various professional interdisciplinary team members creates an environment for continuous growth and professional development.
- You will supervise the Dental Clinic; your team goes above and beyond in ensuring residents are getting the best dental care possible. The dental team supporting the dental needs of residents includes a dental hygienist, dental assistant and an RN assisting with dental care and sedation administration, monitoring and recovery.
- The retirement plan options and benefits are ideal for a long-term career. Additionally, all overhead, billing, and equipment falls under DSHS's responsibility.
Some of what you will be doing
- Perform dental evaluations, treatment and preventive care as well as emergency treatment when needed.
- Provide restorations, endodontics, extraction of teeth and roots (non-surgical), prosthetics, and periodontal treatment.
- Prescribe/recommend medications for treatment; perform minor lab work for denture care.
- Refer patients to medical and dental specialists when necessary.
What we are looking for
- Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Sciences (DDS)
- A valid Washington State license to practice dentistry
- Two years of experience in the practice of dentistry
- Continuing Education in practical oral care for people with developmental disabilities is a plus!
See why people choose DSHS:
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Questions about this opportunity? Please contact Chris Pulley at chris.pulley@dshs.wa.gov and reference project number 03759.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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As a dentist, you understand that providing oral health care to patients with a developmental disability requires you to adapt the skills that you typically use every day. You strive for successful visits with an awareness of any special approaches needed for each patient as an individual.
The Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration (formerly the Developmental Disabilities Administration) program is seeking a full-time Dentist to become a part of our dedicated medical team at Lakeland Village located in Medical Lake, Washington. This position is a 4 day, 10 hours shift schedule. Consideration may be given to part-time applicants working a minimum of 2 shifts a week.
Aligning with Washington State’s Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) mission, the work that you do would contribute to providing a holistic approach to care for our 180 residents. As our facility Dentist, your role restores or maintains oral health for our residents by promoting healthy oral care and hygiene as well as ongoing dental care.
Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
Advantages this job brings
- The rapport that you build with our residents is long-term, impactful and meaningful. You will quickly appreciate the sense of community and the interaction you have with staff, residents, and family members; and they with you.
- Our residents are individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who present unique dental challenges where you will have a high impact in improving dental hygiene.
- The collaboration among various professional interdisciplinary team members creates an environment for continuous growth and professional development.
- You will supervise the Dental Clinic; your team goes above and beyond in ensuring residents are getting the best dental care possible. The dental team supporting the dental needs of residents includes a dental hygienist, dental assistant and an RN assisting with dental care and sedation administration, monitoring and recovery.
- The retirement plan options and benefits are ideal for a long-term career. Additionally, all overhead, billing, and equipment falls under DSHS's responsibility.
Some of what you will be doing
- Perform dental evaluations, treatment and preventive care as well as emergency treatment when needed.
- Provide restorations, endodontics, extraction of teeth and roots (non-surgical), prosthetics, and periodontal treatment.
- Prescribe/recommend medications for treatment; perform minor lab work for denture care.
- Refer patients to medical and dental specialists when necessary.
What we are looking for
- Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Sciences (DDS)
- A valid Washington State license to practice dentistry
- Two years of experience in the practice of dentistry
- Continuing Education in practical oral care for people with developmental disabilities is a plus!
See why people choose DSHS:
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Questions about this opportunity? Please contact Chris Pulley at chris.pulley@dshs.wa.gov and reference project number 03759.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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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.
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Find Dentist JobsDentist H-1B Visa: 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.
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