Dentist Visa Sponsorship Jobs in California
California is one of the largest markets for dentist visa sponsorship jobs in the U.S., with demand concentrated in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and the Central Valley. Large dental service organizations like Aspen Dental and Western Dental, plus major health systems and community health centers, regularly hire internationally trained dentists across the state.
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This opening is a lead dentist role, Managing Clinical Director.
At Aspen Dental, we put You 1st, offering the financial security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class Dental Service Organization (DSO). Our best-in-class learning and development training program, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling will help you thrive in your dental career. Let us handle your business and administrative tasks, so you can focus on what you do best: providing exceptional patient care.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $300000 – $450000 / Year
Location -Specific Offers:
- Signing Incentive - $60000
- Minimum Monthly Guarantee For 1 Year - $20000
- Relocation Stipend Available
- Strong Profit-Sharing Compensation
- Sponsored Extraction Academy
- Sponsored Surgical Implant Training
At Aspen Dental, we put You 1st. We offer:
- An income potential that’s twice as high as the average private practice*
- Full-time and flexible scheduling to suit your lifestyle and career goals**
- The opportunity to own your practice through the Practice Ownership Program
- Unlimited access to free continuing education (live and online) to keep your skills and knowledge up to date
- A cutting-edge surgical training center to expand your scope of practice
- A fun and supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation
- A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, vision, and 401(k) savings plan
- Back-end support to allow you more time to focus on your patients: finance, IT, marketing, billing, HR, call center, learning and development, plus so much more
*Source: ADA Health Policy Institute 2017 Survey of Dental Practice.
May vary by independently owned and operated Aspen Dental location.
You’ll achieve success by:
- Leading a patient-centric team that respects your clinical judgment and leadership
- Assuming excellent quality of care for all patients while adhering to the highest standards of dental practice ethics and professionalism
- Conducting comprehensive full mouth exams and diagnosing dental conditions
- Offering treatment planning options and discussing them with patients
- Providing high-quality clinical treatments with excellence and efficiency
- Maintaining an awareness of the budget and working in conjunction with Operations team to attain financial objectives
- Mentoring and coaching new dentists and an entire team of dental professionals
- Keeping abreast of new developments in dentistry through continued education and professional development
- Networking with professional groups, dental associations, and dental societies to represent Aspen Dental-branded practices in the greater community
Qualifications
- Must be a DDS or DMD from an accredited school
Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. The practices receive non-clinical business support services from Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization.
ADMI Corp., d/b/a TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

This opening is a lead dentist role, Managing Clinical Director.
At Aspen Dental, we put You 1st, offering the financial security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class Dental Service Organization (DSO). Our best-in-class learning and development training program, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling will help you thrive in your dental career. Let us handle your business and administrative tasks, so you can focus on what you do best: providing exceptional patient care.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $300000 – $450000 / Year
Location -Specific Offers:
- Signing Incentive - $60000
- Minimum Monthly Guarantee For 1 Year - $20000
- Relocation Stipend Available
- Strong Profit-Sharing Compensation
- Sponsored Extraction Academy
- Sponsored Surgical Implant Training
At Aspen Dental, we put You 1st. We offer:
- An income potential that’s twice as high as the average private practice*
- Full-time and flexible scheduling to suit your lifestyle and career goals**
- The opportunity to own your practice through the Practice Ownership Program
- Unlimited access to free continuing education (live and online) to keep your skills and knowledge up to date
- A cutting-edge surgical training center to expand your scope of practice
- A fun and supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation
- A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, vision, and 401(k) savings plan
- Back-end support to allow you more time to focus on your patients: finance, IT, marketing, billing, HR, call center, learning and development, plus so much more
*Source: ADA Health Policy Institute 2017 Survey of Dental Practice.
May vary by independently owned and operated Aspen Dental location.
You’ll achieve success by:
- Leading a patient-centric team that respects your clinical judgment and leadership
- Assuming excellent quality of care for all patients while adhering to the highest standards of dental practice ethics and professionalism
- Conducting comprehensive full mouth exams and diagnosing dental conditions
- Offering treatment planning options and discussing them with patients
- Providing high-quality clinical treatments with excellence and efficiency
- Maintaining an awareness of the budget and working in conjunction with Operations team to attain financial objectives
- Mentoring and coaching new dentists and an entire team of dental professionals
- Keeping abreast of new developments in dentistry through continued education and professional development
- Networking with professional groups, dental associations, and dental societies to represent Aspen Dental-branded practices in the greater community
Qualifications
- Must be a DDS or DMD from an accredited school
Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. The practices receive non-clinical business support services from Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization.
ADMI Corp., d/b/a TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Which companies sponsor visas for dentists in California?
Dental service organizations are the most active sponsors in California, including Western Dental, Pacific Dental Services, Aspen Dental, and Gentle Dental. Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and community clinics also sponsor frequently, particularly in underserved areas. Large health systems with dental departments, such as Kaiser Permanente and county health departments, have also filed sponsorship petitions for dentist roles.
Which visa types are most common for dentist roles in California?
The H-1B is the most common visa for dentists in California, as the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a professional degree. The J-1 visa is also widely used through programs that place dentists in Health Professional Shortage Areas, which are common in California's Central Valley and rural counties. Some dentists on TN status (Canadian or Mexican citizens) also work in California under USMCA.
Which cities in California have the most dentist sponsorship jobs?
Los Angeles and the surrounding Southern California metro consistently post the highest volume of dentist sponsorship openings, driven by large DSO networks and community health centers. San Francisco and San Jose see strong demand from health systems and private group practices. The Central Valley cities of Fresno, Stockton, and Bakersfield also have concentrated demand due to federally designated shortage areas that support J-1 waiver placements.
How to find dentist visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, so you can search dentist roles in California without sifting through positions that don't offer sponsorship. The platform aggregates openings from DSOs, community health centers, and hospital systems across the state. Filtering by California and the dentist category on Migrate Mate gives you a focused view of employers actively willing to sponsor international candidates.
Are there state-specific factors that affect dentist visa sponsorship in California?
California requires dentists to hold a license from the Dental Board of California, which involves passing national and state clinical board examinations. International dental graduates must complete a CODA-accredited program before licensure, which affects sponsorship timelines. California's high concentration of FQHCs also makes J-1 Conrad 30 waiver slots particularly relevant, as the state regularly allocates waiver positions for dentists committed to serving underserved communities.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored dentist jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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