H-1B Visa Periodontist Jobs
Periodontist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations, requiring a DDS or DMD plus a periodontics residency. Most sponsoring employers are group dental practices, academic medical centers, and hospital systems. H-1B cap-subject filings open each April, but cap-exempt employers can file year-round.
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Location: Atlanta, GA Metro
Schedule: Part Time
Compensation: 30% of Collections + Daily Guarantee During Ramp-Up Period
Patient Mix: PPO/FFS
Benefits Eligibility: Employees regularly scheduled to work 30+ hours per week may be eligible for benefits.
About The Role
United Dental Corporation is seeking a Periodontist to join our growing team in the vibrant Atlanta Metro area. We are looking for a specialist committed to clinical excellence, patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and comprehensive periodontal care. This opportunity is ideal for a provider who enjoys working closely with general dentists to improve patient outcomes and expand access to specialty services. Specific practice placement and schedule will be discussed during the interview process based on provider availability, regional needs, and business requirements.
- Diagnose and treat periodontal disease
- Perform surgical and non-surgical periodontal therapy
- Place and restore dental implants (where applicable)
- Perform bone grafting and ridge preservation procedures
- Conduct periodontal maintenance evaluations
- Develop comprehensive treatment plans
- Educate patients on treatment options and oral health
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Collaborate with general dentists and specialists to coordinate patient care
- Build long-term patient relationships through trust and clinical excellence
Clinical Opportunities
Providers with experience in the following are encouraged to apply:
- Surgical Periodontal Therapy
- Soft Tissue Grafting
- Connective Tissue Grafting
- Crown Lengthening
- Bone Grafting
- Ridge Augmentation
- Sinus Lift Procedures
- Implant Placement
- Implant Maintenance
- Full Arch Treatment Planning
- Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Care
Requirements
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Certificate in Periodontics from an accredited residency program
- Active Dental License in Georgia
- DEA Registration (or ability to obtain)
- Strong communication and patient education skills
- Commitment to quality patient care
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
Preferred
- Implant Placement Experience
- Advanced Bone Grafting Experience
- Full Arch Rehabilitation Experience
- Experience working in PPO and Fee-for-Service environments
- Multi-office specialty practice experience
Benefits
Employees regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with 4% Employer Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Malpractice Insurance
- Continuing Education Support
Insurance benefits begin the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment. Paid holidays become available after 90 days of employment. Benefits eligibility and waiting periods may apply.
Compensation
W-2 Employee Position
- 30% of Collections
- Daily Guarantee During Ramp-Up Period
- No Lab Fee Deductions
- Established Referral Base
- Multi-Office Specialty Opportunities
Professional Development
We support continued clinical development and encourage providers to expand their skills through continuing education, advanced surgical training, implant education, and interdisciplinary treatment planning opportunities.
Why Join United Dental Corporation?
- Established Referral Network
- Clinical Autonomy
- Modern Technology
- Strong Clinical Support Teams
- Multi-Location Specialty Opportunities
- Continuing Education Support
- Long-Term Career Growth
- Multi-State Practice Network
Apply Today
We are actively interviewing qualified Periodontists and look forward to learning more about your experience, clinical interests, and career goals.
Periodontist
Location: Atlanta, GA Metro
Schedule: Part Time
Compensation: 30% of Collections + Daily Guarantee During Ramp-Up Period
Patient Mix: PPO/FFS
Benefits Eligibility: Employees regularly scheduled to work 30+ hours per week may be eligible for benefits.
About The Role
United Dental Corporation is seeking a Periodontist to join our growing team in the vibrant Atlanta Metro area. We are looking for a specialist committed to clinical excellence, patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and comprehensive periodontal care. This opportunity is ideal for a provider who enjoys working closely with general dentists to improve patient outcomes and expand access to specialty services. Specific practice placement and schedule will be discussed during the interview process based on provider availability, regional needs, and business requirements.
- Diagnose and treat periodontal disease
- Perform surgical and non-surgical periodontal therapy
- Place and restore dental implants (where applicable)
- Perform bone grafting and ridge preservation procedures
- Conduct periodontal maintenance evaluations
- Develop comprehensive treatment plans
- Educate patients on treatment options and oral health
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Collaborate with general dentists and specialists to coordinate patient care
- Build long-term patient relationships through trust and clinical excellence
Clinical Opportunities
Providers with experience in the following are encouraged to apply:
- Surgical Periodontal Therapy
- Soft Tissue Grafting
- Connective Tissue Grafting
- Crown Lengthening
- Bone Grafting
- Ridge Augmentation
- Sinus Lift Procedures
- Implant Placement
- Implant Maintenance
- Full Arch Treatment Planning
- Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Care
Requirements
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Certificate in Periodontics from an accredited residency program
- Active Dental License in Georgia
- DEA Registration (or ability to obtain)
- Strong communication and patient education skills
- Commitment to quality patient care
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
Preferred
- Implant Placement Experience
- Advanced Bone Grafting Experience
- Full Arch Rehabilitation Experience
- Experience working in PPO and Fee-for-Service environments
- Multi-office specialty practice experience
Benefits
Employees regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with 4% Employer Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Malpractice Insurance
- Continuing Education Support
Insurance benefits begin the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment. Paid holidays become available after 90 days of employment. Benefits eligibility and waiting periods may apply.
Compensation
W-2 Employee Position
- 30% of Collections
- Daily Guarantee During Ramp-Up Period
- No Lab Fee Deductions
- Established Referral Base
- Multi-Office Specialty Opportunities
Professional Development
We support continued clinical development and encourage providers to expand their skills through continuing education, advanced surgical training, implant education, and interdisciplinary treatment planning opportunities.
Why Join United Dental Corporation?
- Established Referral Network
- Clinical Autonomy
- Modern Technology
- Strong Clinical Support Teams
- Multi-Location Specialty Opportunities
- Continuing Education Support
- Long-Term Career Growth
- Multi-State Practice Network
Apply Today
We are actively interviewing qualified Periodontists and look forward to learning more about your experience, clinical interests, and career goals.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Periodontist
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation
USCIS requires a DDS or DMD plus a completed periodontics residency for H-1B approval. Confirm your foreign dental credentials are evaluated by a recognized credentialing body before an employer files your petition.
Target cap-exempt employers to skip the lottery
University dental schools, nonprofit research hospitals, and certain affiliated clinics are cap-exempt, meaning they can file an H-1B petition any time of year without entering the April lottery. Prioritize these when your timeline is tight.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by periodontics or oral health occupation codes to see which dental groups and health systems have active DOL Labor Condition Application filings. That history confirms an employer has sponsored H-1B workers for comparable roles before.
Benchmark the prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and metro area. Your offered salary must meet at least the applicable level or USCIS will issue a wage-compliance deficiency.
Ask employers about state dental board timelines
Several states require periodontal specialty board certification or a specific license before you can practice independently. Confirm the employer's start date accounts for state licensing lead times, since a delayed license can complicate your H-1B status activation.
Request premium processing if your start date is firm
USCIS offers premium processing on I-129 petitions, which guarantees a decision within 15 business days. For periodontists joining a practice on a set contract date, premium processing eliminates the uncertainty of standard adjudication timelines.
H-1B Visa Periodontist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a periodontist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Periodontics requires a DDS or DMD followed by a three-year accredited residency in periodontics, meeting USCIS's requirement that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific specialty. The specialized postdoctoral training distinguishes it from general dentistry and satisfies the specialty occupation definition.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for periodontists?
University dental schools, academic medical centers, Veterans Affairs dental clinics, and large group dental practices are the most active H-1B sponsors for periodontists. VA facilities and university-affiliated clinics are often cap-exempt, which means they can file petitions outside the annual lottery window. Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified LCA filing history in periodontics.
What happens to my H-1B status if I leave a sponsoring dental practice?
Your H-1B is tied to the sponsoring employer. If you leave, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new employer willing to file an H-1B transfer petition. The transfer can be filed under H-1B portability rules once you've worked for the original employer for at least 180 days, letting you start the new role before USCIS approves the petition.
Can a periodontics residency program sponsor an H-1B for international graduates?
Many accredited periodontics residency programs are affiliated with universities or nonprofit hospitals, making them cap-exempt H-1B sponsors. The program must classify the residency position as requiring at least a DDS or DMD, which periodontics programs do. Cap-exempt sponsors can file at any point in the year, so residents don't need to wait for the April lottery.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect periodontist job offers?
DOL requires the employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for the SOC code and geographic location listed on the Labor Condition Application. Periodontist wages vary significantly by metro area, and the LCA wage level must match the complexity of the role. You can verify applicable wage levels using the OFLC Wage Search before evaluating any offer.