J-1 Visa Pediatric Dentist Jobs

Pediatric Dentist positions in the United States are accessible to international dental professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Research Scholar program category. Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019, while the dental practice or academic medical center serves as your host organization. Some positions carry a two-year home residency requirement depending on your country of origin and funding source.

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Open Jobs21+
Top Visa TypeJ-1
Work Type100% On-site
Top LocationMilwaukee, WI
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University of Mississippi Medical Center
Pediatric Pharmacy Intern
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Pediatric Pharmacy Intern
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi
Allied Health
Pharmacy
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Associate's
5,001-10,000

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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Pediatric Outpatient Pharmacy Intern
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Pediatric Outpatient Pharmacy Intern
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee
Allied Health
Customer Service & Support
Healthcare Administration
Pharmacy
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High School

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Medical College of Wisconsin
Instructor Postdoctoral Fellowship - Pediatric Psychology
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Medical College of Wisconsin
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Instructor Postdoctoral Fellowship - Pediatric Psychology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nursing
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Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
On-Site
Doctorate
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Emory University
Pediatric ECMO/Clinical Research Fellow
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Pediatric ECMO/Clinical Research Fellow
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia
Nursing
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Patient Services & Wellbeing
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Northwestern University
Pediatric Psychologist
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Pediatric Psychologist
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois
Nursing
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Mental & Behavioral Health
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Tips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Pediatric Dentist

Verify your dental credentials before applying

Confirm your dental degree is recognized by the National Commission on Dental Examination before approaching host employers. Some states require additional licensure steps for foreign-trained dentists, which affects your J-1 Trainee program eligibility and host organization approval.

Distinguish Trainee from Research Scholar categories

Trainee status suits you if you completed your dental degree within the last 12 months and are pursuing clinical skill development. Research Scholar applies if you hold an advanced degree and are conducting dental research at a university or academic medical center.

Target academic pediatric dentistry programs specifically

University-affiliated pediatric dentistry residencies and children's hospital dental departments are the most active J-1 host organizations. These institutions have existing relationships with designated sponsors and structured DS-2019 training plans already in place for international dental professionals.

Search Migrate Mate for J-1-aligned dental roles

Use Migrate Mate to filter pediatric dentist positions at employers who have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before. Targeting organizations with prior J-1 experience shortens your path to a confirmed host agreement and DS-2019 issuance significantly.

Clarify the two-year home residency rule upfront

If your J-1 training is funded by your home government or your country appears on the DOL Skills List, you face a two-year home residency requirement before changing to H-1B or permanent resident status. Confirm your situation before accepting a host offer.

Review the DS-7002 training plan with your host employer

Your designated sponsor requires a completed DS-7002 training plan signed by you and the host dental program before issuing the DS-2019. Work with your host supervisor to align the plan with ACGPE-recognized pediatric dentistry competencies to avoid delays at the sponsor review stage.

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Pediatric Dentist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Which J-1 program category applies to pediatric dentist roles?

The Trainee category applies if you completed your dental degree within the past 12 months and are developing clinical skills in a structured program. The Research Scholar category fits dental professionals who hold an advanced degree and are conducting research at a university or academic medical center. The Physician category applies only to physicians, not dentists, regardless of clinical setting.

Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a pediatric dentist?

Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or a university's own designated sponsorship office. That sponsor issues your DS-2019 form and monitors your program compliance. The pediatric dental practice or children's hospital where you work is your host organization, not your visa sponsor. These are two separate entities with distinct legal roles.

Does the two-year home residency requirement affect pediatric dentists?

It can. If your J-1 training is funded by your home country government, or if your country of nationality appears on the DOL Exchange Visitor Skills List, you are subject to the two-year home residency requirement before you can apply for an H-1B or pursue permanent residence. Check the State Department's Skills List and your funding source before committing to a J-1 host arrangement.

How do I find pediatric dentist host employers open to J-1 exchange visitors?

Migrate Mate lets you search pediatric dentist roles and identify employers with prior J-1 hosting experience, which is the most reliable signal that a practice or program already understands the DS-2019 process and is willing to sign a DS-7002 training plan. Institutions without prior J-1 experience can still host you, but expect a longer onboarding process as your designated sponsor guides them through compliance requirements.

Can a private pediatric dental practice host a J-1 exchange visitor?

Yes, a private practice can serve as a J-1 host organization, but it must work with a State Department-designated sponsor to issue the DS-2019 and file the required DS-7002 training plan. Academic programs and children's hospital departments are more common hosts because they already have established sponsor relationships. A private practice new to J-1 hosting will need to formally affiliate with a designated sponsor before you can begin.

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