OPT Dentist Jobs
Dentist jobs on OPT are available but require careful planning around work authorization. Most roles involve direct patient care, which means full-time employment is standard and aligns well with OPT's authorized work requirement. STEM OPT extension is not available for dentistry, so timing your job search around your 12-month window matters.
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Get Access To All JobsCompensation & Benefits Include:
- $140,000–$160,000 annually
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-funded pension & life insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and bereavement leave
- CME reimbursement and licensure support
The Opportunity:
Whittier Street Health Center is seeking a full-time General Dentist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for examining, diagnosing, and treating patients for dental and oral health concerns while supporting our mission to advance health equity and provide high-quality, patient-centered care to Boston’s diverse communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and treat dental and oral diseases
- Maintain accurate dental and medical records
- Take diagnostic dental impressions
- Provide emergency dental care
- Observe and enforce universal precautions
- Observe and enforce infection control practices
- Identify cases requiring specialized care and refer appropriately
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- DDS or DMD from an U.S.-accredited dental school required
- Active and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Experience managing dental emergencies
- Ability to perform all phases of general dentistry
- Experience treating pediatric patients
- Experience treating patients with disabilities and medically compromised patients
- Strong communication and patient care skills
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and interdisciplinary teams
Join Our Team!
Whittier Street Health Center is dedicated to advancing health equity and delivering high-quality, culturally responsive care. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where every team member contributes to improving the health and well-being of our community. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a DDS or DMD from an U.S.-accredited dental school?
- Are you able to work in person at our Roxbury, MA location on a full-time (40 hours per week) basis?
- What is your earliest available start date? Please include any factors that may affect your timeline (e.g., notice period, licensure, credentialing, or relocation).
- Do you currently hold a current, active, unrestricted Massachusetts Dentist License?
- How many years of general dentistry experience do you have?
Work Location: In person
Compensation & Benefits Include:
- $140,000–$160,000 annually
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-funded pension & life insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and bereavement leave
- CME reimbursement and licensure support
The Opportunity:
Whittier Street Health Center is seeking a full-time General Dentist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for examining, diagnosing, and treating patients for dental and oral health concerns while supporting our mission to advance health equity and provide high-quality, patient-centered care to Boston’s diverse communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and treat dental and oral diseases
- Maintain accurate dental and medical records
- Take diagnostic dental impressions
- Provide emergency dental care
- Observe and enforce universal precautions
- Observe and enforce infection control practices
- Identify cases requiring specialized care and refer appropriately
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- DDS or DMD from an U.S.-accredited dental school required
- Active and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Experience managing dental emergencies
- Ability to perform all phases of general dentistry
- Experience treating pediatric patients
- Experience treating patients with disabilities and medically compromised patients
- Strong communication and patient care skills
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and interdisciplinary teams
Join Our Team!
Whittier Street Health Center is dedicated to advancing health equity and delivering high-quality, culturally responsive care. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where every team member contributes to improving the health and well-being of our community. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a DDS or DMD from an U.S.-accredited dental school?
- Are you able to work in person at our Roxbury, MA location on a full-time (40 hours per week) basis?
- What is your earliest available start date? Please include any factors that may affect your timeline (e.g., notice period, licensure, credentialing, or relocation).
- Do you currently hold a current, active, unrestricted Massachusetts Dentist License?
- How many years of general dentistry experience do you have?
Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Dentist
Start your search before OPT begins
Dental licensing timelines vary by state and can take several months after graduation. Begin your job search early so your employment start date aligns with both your OPT authorization date and your state dental license approval.
Target group practices and DSOs
Dental service organizations and large group practices are more likely to have HR infrastructure for OPT sponsorship than solo practitioners. They hire regularly, understand work authorization paperwork, and are accustomed to onboarding new graduates with varying documentation needs.
Be upfront about your OPT status
Disclose your OPT status early in conversations with employers. Dental employers unfamiliar with OPT often confuse it with H-1B visa sponsorship. Clarifying that OPT requires no employer petition and no cost to them removes a common objection before it becomes a barrier.
Confirm your state license before accepting offers
OPT work authorization alone is not enough to practice dentistry. You must hold a valid state dental license for the state where you'll work. Accepting a job offer before licensure is finalized can create legal and logistical complications for both you and your employer.
Understand your OPT reporting obligations
Any changes to your employer, work address, or employment status must be reported to your DSO within 10 days. Dental roles sometimes involve working across multiple clinic locations, which may require updates to your SEVIS record each time your primary worksite changes.
Use your dental school network strategically
Alumni who graduated on F-1 status and navigated OPT in dentistry are a practical resource. They can recommend OPT-friendly employers from direct experience, connect you with hiring managers, and share how they handled the transition from graduation to licensed employment.
Dentist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a dentist on OPT?
Yes, but only if you hold a valid state dental license in the state where you'll practice. OPT authorizes you to work in a role directly related to your dental degree, but the license is a separate legal requirement enforced by your state's dental board. You cannot legally treat patients without it, regardless of your OPT status.
Is dentistry eligible for the STEM OPT extension?
No. Dentistry programs are classified under CIP code 51.0401, which does not appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. This means OPT for dental graduates is limited to 12 months. You'll need to secure H-1B sponsorship or another visa pathway before your OPT expires if you want to continue working in the U.S.
Do dental employers typically understand OPT work authorization?
Solo and small private practices often have limited experience with OPT because they rarely hire internationally. Group practices and dental service organizations are a better starting point. When explaining OPT, emphasize that no employer petition, no filing fee, and no USCIS involvement is required from them. That distinction removes the most common employer hesitation.
Where can I find dentist jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters job listings by sponsorship and work authorization compatibility. Browsing Migrate Mate for dentist roles lets you focus on employers already open to OPT candidates, saving time you'd otherwise spend screening out positions that require immediate H-1B sponsorship or permanent residency.
What happens to my OPT if I work across multiple dental clinic locations?
Working at multiple locations under the same employer generally does not require separate OPT authorization, but any change to your primary work address must be reported to your DSO within 10 days so they can update your SEVIS record. If you work for different employers simultaneously, each must be reported separately and the work must still be related to your dental degree.