J-1 Visa Dental Assistant Jobs
Dental Assistant roles in the United States are accessible to international candidates through the J-1 Trainee or Intern program categories, which require a designated State Department sponsor to issue your DS-2019 and oversee your training plan. Finding a host dental practice willing to support J-1 sponsorship is the critical first step.
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Get Access To All JobsWe are recruiting for a mission-driven Dental Assistant Intern to join our team!
We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.
Our Values
Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency
Department
Montbello Dental Clinic
Dental Assistant Program
It's never too early or too late to start a career as a Dental Assistant!
Students in this program will benefit from the following:
- 6-month program of training and education.
- Full time. Upon completion of this program, students are expected to pass the Denver Health Dental Assistant Final Exam to become a Dental Assistant.
- 960 hours of education to include online learning, simulation labs, and experiential rotations at a minimum of seven dental clinics, 8 sites within the Denver Health system.
- Hands-on learning directly within the industry, providing the best possible learning opportunities for our students.
- Highly skilled and educated preceptors and staff.
- Working in a healthcare setting that values our diverse patient population and workforce.
Job Summary
Under direct supervision, provides sub-professional dental work assisting dental providers in the care and treatment of dental patients while participating as a dental assisting student intern with the Denver Health Dental Assistant Training Program. Functions to support both front and back clinical functions in creating an environment that enhances the patient experience by ensuring safety and quality of dental service.
Essential Functions:
- At the Clinical Level:
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Maintaining all environment of care areas, including equipment, dental materials, and stocking of supplies in all rooms to ensure that the clinic is functional and in good working order. (40%)
-
At the Chairside Level:
- Communicates well with patients by providing and following AIDET protocols when greeting and seating patients in a timely manner.
- Provides chair side dental assistance to all providers within all Dental Specialty Departments.
- Acquires diagnostic and quality radiographic images for the providers with good visibility and contrast.
- Properly handling of dental instruments and sterilization of needed equipment. Setting up and breaking down of all operatories before and after care.
- Demonstrates asepsis techniques and practices appropriate infection control in the operatories.
- Follow OSHA, CDC, ADA, and Joint Commission regulations and guidelines.
-
Reviews daily schedules to determine needs for the day for the TEAM and communicates adjustments for proper patient flow. (50%)
-
At the Patient and Employee Level:
- Supports scheduling and reappointing of patients for follow-up care.
- Follows HIPPA guidelines to maintain patient record confidentiality.
- Promotes positive interpersonal (customer) relationships with fellow employees, physicians, patients and visitors.
- Treats these individuals with courtesy, dignity, empathy and respect; consistently displays courteous and respectful verbal and non-verbal. (10%)
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required
Work Experience:
- 0-1 months training/experience providing chair side assistance to a dentist in the examination and treatment of patients.
Licenses:
- None specified
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge generally at a base level of dental materials
- Knowledge of patient record maintenance procedures.
- Knowledge of infection control and safety guidelines.
- Skill in placing and positioning suction tubes and isolation devices in patients.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to follow Dentist’s instructions.
- Ability to schedule patients using in-house scheduling software.
- Ability to calm patient when necessary.
Fixed Hourly Rate: $21.00/ hr
Shift
Days (United States of America)
Work Type
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Salary
$20.00 - $26.84 / hr
Benefits
At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Here is a small list of our benefit programs:
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
- 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
- Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
- Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
- Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer + free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
About Denver Health
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
We are recruiting for a mission-driven Dental Assistant Intern to join our team!
We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.
Our Values
Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency
Department
Montbello Dental Clinic
Dental Assistant Program
It's never too early or too late to start a career as a Dental Assistant!
Students in this program will benefit from the following:
- 6-month program of training and education.
- Full time. Upon completion of this program, students are expected to pass the Denver Health Dental Assistant Final Exam to become a Dental Assistant.
- 960 hours of education to include online learning, simulation labs, and experiential rotations at a minimum of seven dental clinics, 8 sites within the Denver Health system.
- Hands-on learning directly within the industry, providing the best possible learning opportunities for our students.
- Highly skilled and educated preceptors and staff.
- Working in a healthcare setting that values our diverse patient population and workforce.
Job Summary
Under direct supervision, provides sub-professional dental work assisting dental providers in the care and treatment of dental patients while participating as a dental assisting student intern with the Denver Health Dental Assistant Training Program. Functions to support both front and back clinical functions in creating an environment that enhances the patient experience by ensuring safety and quality of dental service.
Essential Functions:
- At the Clinical Level:
-
Maintaining all environment of care areas, including equipment, dental materials, and stocking of supplies in all rooms to ensure that the clinic is functional and in good working order. (40%)
-
At the Chairside Level:
- Communicates well with patients by providing and following AIDET protocols when greeting and seating patients in a timely manner.
- Provides chair side dental assistance to all providers within all Dental Specialty Departments.
- Acquires diagnostic and quality radiographic images for the providers with good visibility and contrast.
- Properly handling of dental instruments and sterilization of needed equipment. Setting up and breaking down of all operatories before and after care.
- Demonstrates asepsis techniques and practices appropriate infection control in the operatories.
- Follow OSHA, CDC, ADA, and Joint Commission regulations and guidelines.
-
Reviews daily schedules to determine needs for the day for the TEAM and communicates adjustments for proper patient flow. (50%)
-
At the Patient and Employee Level:
- Supports scheduling and reappointing of patients for follow-up care.
- Follows HIPPA guidelines to maintain patient record confidentiality.
- Promotes positive interpersonal (customer) relationships with fellow employees, physicians, patients and visitors.
- Treats these individuals with courtesy, dignity, empathy and respect; consistently displays courteous and respectful verbal and non-verbal. (10%)
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required
Work Experience:
- 0-1 months training/experience providing chair side assistance to a dentist in the examination and treatment of patients.
Licenses:
- None specified
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge generally at a base level of dental materials
- Knowledge of patient record maintenance procedures.
- Knowledge of infection control and safety guidelines.
- Skill in placing and positioning suction tubes and isolation devices in patients.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to follow Dentist’s instructions.
- Ability to schedule patients using in-house scheduling software.
- Ability to calm patient when necessary.
Fixed Hourly Rate: $21.00/ hr
Shift
Days (United States of America)
Work Type
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Salary
$20.00 - $26.84 / hr
Benefits
At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Here is a small list of our benefit programs:
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
- 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
- Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
- Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
- Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer + free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
About Denver Health
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Dental Assistant
Verify your credentials meet trainee requirements
J-1 Trainee status requires at least one year of post-secondary education or training in dental assisting outside the U.S. Gather transcripts, certifications, and any radiography or infection-control credentials before approaching host employers or designated sponsors.
Target dental group practices over solo offices
Multi-location dental groups have HR infrastructure to coordinate with a designated sponsor on your training plan and DS-2019 paperwork. Solo practitioners rarely have the administrative capacity to fulfill the host-employer obligations J-1 requires.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1 compatible dental roles
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. dental employers whose hiring patterns align with international candidates. Filtering by role and visa compatibility saves time compared to cold-applying to practices unfamiliar with J-1 host responsibilities.
Build a structured training plan before interviews
Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan outlining specific skills you will develop, timelines, and supervision arrangements. Arriving at interviews with a draft plan signals seriousness and helps the host employer understand their obligations upfront.
Confirm state dental board rules before accepting an offer
Dental assistant scope-of-practice laws vary by state. Some states require a separate license or permit for radiography. Confirm you can legally perform your intended duties on J-1 status in that specific state before your offer is finalized.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
J-1 Trainee participants whose program is government-funded or who come from a country on the Exchange Visitor Skills List may face a two-year home residency requirement before changing to most other visa categories. Verify your situation with your designated sponsor at the outset.
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Find Dental Assistant JobsDental Assistant J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to dental assistants?
Most dental assistants qualify under the J-1 Trainee category if they have completed at least one year of post-secondary dental training outside the U.S. and are seeking practical, structured work experience in a U.S. dental setting. Current dental assisting students may qualify under the Intern category instead. The distinction matters because each category has different maximum program lengths and eligibility criteria.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a dental assistant?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the dental practice where you work. Organizations such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form, approve your training plan, and monitor compliance throughout your program. The dental employer is your host, not your visa sponsor. You need both a willing host employer and a designated sponsor to proceed.
How do I find dental practices open to hosting J-1 trainees?
Use Migrate Mate to search for dental assistant roles at employers whose hiring history aligns with international candidates. Multi-location dental groups and academic dental clinics affiliated with universities tend to have existing relationships with designated sponsors and are more familiar with the host-employer obligations involved in a J-1 training placement.
Can I perform radiographs and other clinical tasks on a J-1 visa?
Your J-1 visa status does not by itself authorize you to perform clinical procedures. Each U.S. state sets its own scope-of-practice rules for dental assistants, and some require a separate license or certification for tasks like taking X-rays or applying sealants. You must meet the state's requirements independently of your immigration status before performing those duties.
What happens to my J-1 status if the host dental practice closes or ends my placement early?
If your host employer terminates the placement, your designated sponsor must be notified immediately. Depending on the circumstances, the sponsor may help transfer you to a new host site within the same program, but this is not guaranteed. J-1 participants who lose their host placement without a replacement typically have a very limited window to depart or change status, so contact your sponsor the same day any termination occurs.
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