H-1B Visa Registered Dental Assistant Jobs
Registered Dental Assistant roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a degree in dental assisting or a related health science field. Dental groups, hospital systems, and multi-specialty practices are among the employers who file H-1B petitions for this occupation.
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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 Registered Dental Assistant
Verify your credential meets specialty occupation
H-1B approval requires your role to demand at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Pull the O*NET profile for Dental Assistants to document the theoretical and practical knowledge requirements your employer can cite in the petition.
Target multi-location dental groups first
Large dental service organizations and hospital-affiliated dental departments file H-1B petitions far more often than solo private practices. Filter your search on Migrate Mate by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application history in healthcare support roles.
Check the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 31-9091 before signing an offer so you can spot underpayment early, not after the LCA is filed.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment during employer screening
USCIS requires H-1B employers to be registered and in good standing. Ask HR directly whether the practice is enrolled in E-Verify and has filed H-1B petitions before. A practice with no prior filing history faces a steeper documentation burden.
Time your application around the April lottery window
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date. If your current OPT or other status expires before October, negotiate a start date that bridges the gap or ask whether the employer qualifies for a cap-exempt filing through a nonprofit or teaching hospital.
Prepare a specialty occupation evidence packet early
USCIS issues Requests for Evidence on dental assistant petitions when job duties look supervisory or generalist. Gather your dental assisting degree transcripts, any state radiography or coronal polishing certifications, and a detailed duty breakdown from your employer before the petition is drafted.
H-1B Visa Registered Dental Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Registered Dental Assistant job qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It can qualify, but it depends on how the employer defines the role. USCIS requires the position to normally demand at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Dental assistant roles that emphasize clinical specialization, radiographic interpretation, or patient care coordination under a dentist's supervision have been approved, but the employer must document the degree requirement clearly in the LCA and I-129 petition.
Which types of dental employers sponsor H-1B visas for this role?
Dental service organizations with multiple locations, hospital-based dental departments, federally qualified health centers, and academic dental clinics are the most active H-1B filers for dental support roles. Solo private practices rarely sponsor because the administrative burden is high relative to their size. Use Migrate Mate to search employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filings in the dental and healthcare support categories.
Does state dental assisting licensure affect my H-1B petition?
Yes. If your state requires a license or certificate to perform specific procedures, such as coronal polishing, radiographs, or nitrous oxide monitoring, USCIS treats that credential as evidence of specialized knowledge supporting the specialty occupation argument. Obtaining your state's highest available dental assisting credential before your employer files strengthens the petition and reduces the chance of a Request for Evidence.
What happens to my H-1B status if the dental practice closes or I'm laid off?
You have a 60-day grace period after losing your H-1B job to find a new sponsoring employer, transfer your petition, or depart the U.S. USCIS grants this period automatically; you don't need to file anything to start it. A new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition during those 60 days, and you can begin working for them once USCIS receives the petition, not when it's approved.
How do I find out what prevailing wage my employer must pay for this role?
Use the OFLC Wage Search and enter SOC code 31-9091 along with your work location's metropolitan area. The DOL assigns wage levels one through four based on experience and complexity of duties. Your employer must pay at least the Level 1 wage, but if your role involves expanded duties or supervisory responsibilities, the LCA may require a higher level, which affects the offer you should negotiate.