H-1B Visa Oral Surgeon Jobs
Oral surgeons qualify for H-1B sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine degree plus a surgical residency. Hospital systems, academic medical centers, and multi-site oral surgery groups regularly file H-1B petitions for this role. DEA registration and state dental licensure must be in place before your start date.
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Western Dental - Oral Surgeon Assistants perform their responsibilities as dental auxiliaries in accordance with the state Dental Practice Act. Experienced Oral Surgeon Assistants are responsible for maintaining excellent communication with our doctors and assisting them in all aspects of patient care. Our Oral Surgeon Assistants are trained to be experts in making our patients comfortable during treatment and providing our patients with an unparalleled customer experience. Experienced Oral Surgeon Assistants will receive additional training to learn new skills. In addition, Western Dental has programs to provide the training in order for Oral Surgeon Assistants who are new to the field to master the necessary dental skills and customer service skills to grow in our organization. Must have a current radiation safety certificate for the state in which they practice. Western Oral Surgeon Assistants take x-rays as directed by the Oral Surgeon. They are trained in dental x-ray and developing procedures as well as infection control procedures that pertain to their tasks. You will also become experts in making our patients comfortable during the x-ray process and providing an unparalleled patient experience.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Oral Surgeon at the chair while they are engaged in any treatment of patients.
- Must anticipate dentist’s needs and be prepared for next steps.
- Ensure all OSHA, Dental Board, and WDS policies and procedures are properly followed.
- Maintain proper patient treatment records.
- Ability to take Blood Pressure.
- Give pre and post-operative instructions – within the limits designated by the Oral Surgeon.
- Provide oral hygiene instructions to the patient.
- Turn on all units, switches, and water before patient sits down.
- Stocks supplies in oratories, restrooms, lab, etc. as needed.
- Informs Floor Supervisor when supplies need to be re-ordered.
- Informs Floor Supervisor of broken or malfunctioning equipment.
- Performs all duties of a Sterilizer when deemed necessary.
- Ability to build good rapport with patients and staff.
Qualifications
- A minimum of a High School Diploma.
- Certified in the state you are applying as an RDA (CA, AZ, NV).
- Must have a current X-Ray License.
- CPR and ACLS certificates required, OMSA or DAANCE preferred.
- Bilingual preferred (Spanish/ English).
- Travelling required.
- Open availability.
Overview:
Western Dental - Oral Surgeon Assistants perform their responsibilities as dental auxiliaries in accordance with the state Dental Practice Act. Experienced Oral Surgeon Assistants are responsible for maintaining excellent communication with our doctors and assisting them in all aspects of patient care. Our Oral Surgeon Assistants are trained to be experts in making our patients comfortable during treatment and providing our patients with an unparalleled customer experience. Experienced Oral Surgeon Assistants will receive additional training to learn new skills. In addition, Western Dental has programs to provide the training in order for Oral Surgeon Assistants who are new to the field to master the necessary dental skills and customer service skills to grow in our organization. Must have a current radiation safety certificate for the state in which they practice. Western Oral Surgeon Assistants take x-rays as directed by the Oral Surgeon. They are trained in dental x-ray and developing procedures as well as infection control procedures that pertain to their tasks. You will also become experts in making our patients comfortable during the x-ray process and providing an unparalleled patient experience.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Oral Surgeon at the chair while they are engaged in any treatment of patients.
- Must anticipate dentist’s needs and be prepared for next steps.
- Ensure all OSHA, Dental Board, and WDS policies and procedures are properly followed.
- Maintain proper patient treatment records.
- Ability to take Blood Pressure.
- Give pre and post-operative instructions – within the limits designated by the Oral Surgeon.
- Provide oral hygiene instructions to the patient.
- Turn on all units, switches, and water before patient sits down.
- Stocks supplies in oratories, restrooms, lab, etc. as needed.
- Informs Floor Supervisor when supplies need to be re-ordered.
- Informs Floor Supervisor of broken or malfunctioning equipment.
- Performs all duties of a Sterilizer when deemed necessary.
- Ability to build good rapport with patients and staff.
Qualifications
- A minimum of a High School Diploma.
- Certified in the state you are applying as an RDA (CA, AZ, NV).
- Must have a current X-Ray License.
- CPR and ACLS certificates required, OMSA or DAANCE preferred.
- Bilingual preferred (Spanish/ English).
- Travelling required.
- Open availability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Oral Surgeon
Verify your dental degree meets USCIS standards
A DDS or DMD from a non-U.S. institution must be evaluated for equivalency before your employer files. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized agency and confirm the report explicitly equates your degree to a U.S. DDS or DMD.
Target hospital systems with cap-exempt status
Academic medical centers and non-profit hospitals affiliated with universities are often cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition outside the annual lottery. Prioritizing these employers gives you a faster, more predictable path to authorization.
Search LCA filings to find active sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to filter employer Labor Condition Application data by occupation code for oral surgeons. This shows you which practices and health systems have actively petitioned for this role, so you focus your search on proven sponsors.
Secure state dental licensure before the filing deadline
USCIS requires oral surgeons to hold a valid state dental license at the time of filing. Licensing timelines vary by state and can run three to six months, so start the application process well before your employer needs to submit the I-129.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier your role qualifies for
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your geographic area. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code for oral and maxillofacial surgeons to verify which wage level applies to your specific position.
Negotiate an employment agreement before the I-129 is filed
Your H-1B petition is tied to the employer and position described in the I-129. Lock down your start date, hours, and practice location in a signed offer letter before filing, since material changes after approval can require an amended petition.
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Find Oral Surgeon JobsOral Surgeon H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an oral surgeon role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Oral surgery requires a Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine degree plus a four-year surgical residency, which meets USCIS's specialty occupation standard. The role's theoretical and practical application of highly specialized dental and surgical knowledge is well-documented in the O*NET profile for the occupation, making RFEs on specialty occupation grounds relatively uncommon for this title.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for oral surgeons?
Academic medical centers, hospital-based oral surgery departments, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and large multi-site dental service organizations are the most active sponsors. Academic and non-profit hospital employers are often cap-exempt, letting them file year-round. Private solo practices can sponsor H-1B petitions but are subject to the annual cap and lottery. You can browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate by filtering for oral surgery roles.
Can I work at multiple practice locations on a single H-1B petition?
Only if all locations are listed on the certified LCA and covered by the same employer entity. Each worksite in a different metropolitan statistical area requires a separate LCA certified at the prevailing wage for that region. If your employer wants to add a new location after approval, they must file an amended I-129 and a new LCA before you begin working there.
Do I need a DEA registration and state dental license before my H-1B is approved?
State dental licensure must be in effect at the time the I-129 is filed, not just at your start date. DEA registration to prescribe controlled substances is legally required before you see patients, but USCIS does not mandate it as a condition of petition approval. Build extra time into your timeline because dental licensing boards often take three to six months to process applications from international graduates.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer sells the practice or changes ownership?
A practice sale or corporate restructuring does not automatically invalidate your H-1B, but your status is tied to the original petitioning employer. If the new entity is a successor-in-interest and assumes all rights and obligations of the original employer, you may continue working. Otherwise, the new employer must file a new H-1B petition on your behalf before your employment transfers. Confirm the structure of the transaction with your employer's immigration counsel before the sale closes.
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