TN Visa Oral Surgeon Jobs
Oral Surgeon roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA, covering Canadian and Mexican dentists who hold a DDS or DMD and specialize in surgical procedures. Canadian professionals enter without a cap or lottery. Mexican nationals work within a defined allocation. U.S. employers file the supporting documentation before you start.
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The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial is seeking candidates for a faculty position.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities will include supervision and teaching of graduate level residents, providing emergency coverage and active involvement in the faculty practice in both clinic and hospital settings. A heavy emphasis will be placed on anesthesia/sedation, dental implantology, maxillofacial trauma, orthognathic surgery, maxillofacial head and neck pathology and faculty practice. Research is optional but encouraged. Appointment rank will be commensurate with education, academic accomplishments, training and experience.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Successful candidates will have:
- A dental degree from an ADA-accredited program
- Completed an advanced training program in oral and maxillofacial surgery at an accredited institution
- A license to practice dentistry or be eligible for licensure in Texas
- Board certification or an active candidate for board certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Medical degree is optional but highly recommended.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
UT Southwestern ranks among the top academic medical centers in the world. Our distinguished faculty includes active Nobel Prize winners. Nearly 4,200 medical, graduate and allied health students, residents and postdoctoral fellows are trained each year. Our physicians provide care to patients at UT Southwestern University Hospitals and Clinics as well as three other affiliated hospitals.
The Dallas area boasts a low cost of living with diverse neighborhoods and great schools. The area has world-class quality of life options, with more than 175 museums and art galleries, premier performance halls, numerous parks, lakes, golf courses and seven professional sport franchises.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
INTRODUCTION
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial is seeking candidates for a faculty position.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities will include supervision and teaching of graduate level residents, providing emergency coverage and active involvement in the faculty practice in both clinic and hospital settings. A heavy emphasis will be placed on anesthesia/sedation, dental implantology, maxillofacial trauma, orthognathic surgery, maxillofacial head and neck pathology and faculty practice. Research is optional but encouraged. Appointment rank will be commensurate with education, academic accomplishments, training and experience.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Successful candidates will have:
- A dental degree from an ADA-accredited program
- Completed an advanced training program in oral and maxillofacial surgery at an accredited institution
- A license to practice dentistry or be eligible for licensure in Texas
- Board certification or an active candidate for board certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Medical degree is optional but highly recommended.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
UT Southwestern ranks among the top academic medical centers in the world. Our distinguished faculty includes active Nobel Prize winners. Nearly 4,200 medical, graduate and allied health students, residents and postdoctoral fellows are trained each year. Our physicians provide care to patients at UT Southwestern University Hospitals and Clinics as well as three other affiliated hospitals.
The Dallas area boasts a low cost of living with diverse neighborhoods and great schools. The area has world-class quality of life options, with more than 175 museums and art galleries, premier performance halls, numerous parks, lakes, golf courses and seven professional sport franchises.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Oral Surgeon
Verify your DDS or DMD credential
TN visa classification for Oral Surgeons requires a DDS or DMD from an accredited institution. If your degree comes from a Canadian or Mexican dental school, confirm it maps to the U.S. equivalent before approaching employers about sponsorship.
Target hospital systems and academic centers
Hospital-based oral surgery departments and dental school faculty practices sponsor TN workers more reliably than private solo offices, because their HR and legal teams already understand employer-side documentation requirements for nonimmigrant professionals.
Get your state dental license before the offer
Most U.S. states require an active dental license before an employer can finalize your start date. Pursuing licensure through NDEB equivalency or NBDE pathways in parallel with your job search prevents delays after an offer is extended.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Searching broadly wastes time on practices that have never sponsored a nonimmigrant professional. Migrate Mate surfaces Oral Surgeon roles at employers with recent visa filings, so your outreach is focused on companies experienced with visa sponsorship from the first application.
Clarify the support letter scope with your employer
The TN support letter must specify your surgical duties, your DDS or DMD credential, and the professional category. Gaps in that letter are a common CBP stall point, so confirm the employer's HR team includes each required element before you travel to the port of entry.
Understand how Mexican TN allocation affects your timeline
Mexican nationals have a defined annual TN allocation under USMCA. Filing early in the fiscal year reduces the risk of processing delays tied to allocation limits, so coordinate your offer acceptance and paperwork submission accordingly.
Oral Surgeon TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the TN visa cover Oral Surgeons specifically, or only general dentists?
The TN visa covers Dentists as a listed USMCA professional category, which USCIS and CBP interpret to include Oral Surgeons holding a DDS or DMD. Your role description in the employer support letter must emphasize surgical scope and specialty training to ensure the classification is applied correctly at adjudication.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Oral Surgeons?
TN has no lottery and no annual cap for Canadian citizens, making it far more predictable than H-1B visa for most Oral Surgeons. Canadians can apply at a port of entry and receive same-day approval. H-1B requires registration in March and a randomized selection, which means qualified candidates can be shut out entirely for a given year.
Where can I find Oral Surgeon jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking roles with TN sponsorship. Rather than filtering through general job postings where sponsorship is unclear, you can search for Oral Surgeon positions where employers have already demonstrated willingness to support nonimmigrant professionals through the TN process.
Can I switch employers after arriving in the U.S. on a TN visa?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to the specific employer named in your approval. If you move to a new practice or hospital system, that employer must file a new TN petition or support a new port-of-entry application before you begin working for them. You cannot simply transfer your existing TN status to a new employer.
Does my Canadian or Mexican dental license satisfy U.S. state licensure requirements for TN purposes?
Not automatically. TN classification requires a DDS or DMD credential, but practicing clinically in the U.S. requires a state dental license, which is governed separately by each state dental board. Most states require passing NBDE or CBSE examinations regardless of your Canadian or Mexican license, so start that process before you begin negotiating offer terms.