[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":236},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fWbOKzAOtZCTyja2FrB5zguAFc6He13qWItddrAKOSb8":3},{"occupation":4,"assessingAuthorities":29,"visaLists":35,"visaEligibility":52,"stateNominations":68,"relatedOccupations":97,"assessmentRequirements":101},{"code":5,"title":6,"description":7,"absUrl":8,"alternativeTitles":9,"specializations":10,"tasks":18,"skillLevel":28},"252311","Dental Specialist","Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, irregularities and malformations of teeth and associated structures in the mouth and jaw using surgery and other specialist techniques. Registration or licensing is required.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abs.gov.au\u002Fstatistics\u002Fclassifications\u002Fanzsco-australian-and-new-zealand-standard-classification-occupations\u002F2022\u002Fbrowse-classification\u002F2\u002F25\u002F252\u002F2523",null,[11,12,13,14,15,16,17],"Endodontist","Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon","Oral Pathologist","Orthodontist","Paedodontist","Periodontist","Prosthodontist",[19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27],"diagnosing dental diseases using a range of methods such as radiographs, salivary tests and medical histories","providing preventative oral health care such as periodontal treatments, fluoride applications and oral health promotion","providing restorative oral care such as implants, complex crown and bridge restorations, and orthodontics, and repairing damaged and decayed teeth","providing oral surgical treatments such as biopsy of tissue and prescription of medication","performing routine orthodontic treatment","restoring oral function with removable and fixed oral prostheses","assisting in diagnosing general diseases having oral manifestations such as diabetes","educating patients to take care of their mouth and teeth","leading a dental team which may comprise Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants and other Dental Specialists",1,[30],{"code":31,"name":32,"acronym":31,"website":33,"typesOfAssessment":9,"standardFeeAud":9,"description":9,"isPrimary":34},"ADC","Australian Dental Council Limited","http:\u002F\u002Fwww.adc.org.au\u002F",true,{"mltssl":36,"stsol":34,"rol":36,"csol":34,"pmsol":36,"details":37},false,[38,49],{"listType":39,"effectiveFrom":40,"caveats":41,"notes":9},"STSOL","2000-01-01",[42,43,44,45,46,47,48],"190 - Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)","407 - Training visa (subclass 407)","489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated","494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream","491 - Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) State or Territory nominated","482 - Skills in Demand (subclass 482) - Core Skills stream","186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) - Direct Entry Pathway",{"listType":50,"effectiveFrom":40,"caveats":51,"notes":9},"CSOL",[42,43,44,45,46,47,48],[53,56,58,60,62,64,66],{"visaSubclass":54,"visaName":55,"caveat":9},"190","190 - Skilled Nominated   (subclass 190)",{"visaSubclass":57,"visaName":43,"caveat":9},"407",{"visaSubclass":59,"visaName":44,"caveat":9},"489",{"visaSubclass":61,"visaName":45,"caveat":9},"494",{"visaSubclass":63,"visaName":46,"caveat":9},"491",{"visaSubclass":65,"visaName":47,"caveat":9},"482",{"visaSubclass":67,"visaName":48,"caveat":9},"186",[69,73,74,77,78,81,84,87,90,92,93,96],{"state":70,"visaSubclass":54,"stream":71,"eligible":34,"notes":72},"VIC","default","Victoria does not publish a fixed occupation list. Eligibility derived from the federal Skilled Occupation List. Selection is via Registration of Interest (ROI).",{"state":70,"visaSubclass":63,"stream":71,"eligible":34,"notes":72},{"state":75,"visaSubclass":54,"stream":71,"eligible":34,"notes":76},"TAS","All federal SOL occupations are eligible for at least one Tasmanian nomination pathway. Tasmania publishes a separate Priority Roles list and occupational caveats — check the source page for current restrictions.",{"state":75,"visaSubclass":63,"stream":71,"eligible":34,"notes":76},{"state":79,"visaSubclass":54,"stream":71,"eligible":34,"notes":80},"ACT","Listed on the ACT Nominated Migration Program Occupation List. Eligibility also requires a Canberra Matrix score and (for residents) at least 6 months' Canberra residency for 190 or 3 months for 491.",{"state":82,"visaSubclass":63,"stream":71,"eligible":34,"notes":83},"NSW","Within an eligible ANZSCO unit group on the NSW Regional Skills List for the Skilled Work Regional visa (491), pathways 2 and 3. Same caveat — occupation must be federally visa-eligible.",{"state":85,"visaSubclass":63,"stream":71,"eligible":34,"notes":86},"QLD","On Queensland's published occupation list for the Skilled Work Regional visa (491). Onshore applicants use the QLD Onshore SOL; offshore applicants use the QSOL. Subject to QLD's residency and work-experience criteria.",{"state":88,"visaSubclass":54,"stream":71,"eligible":34,"notes":89},"SA","On the South Australian Skilled Occupation List for the Skilled Nominated visa (190). SA publishes one combined list with multiple streams (SA Graduates, Skilled Employment in SA, Outer Regional). Each stream has its own residency, work, and points criteria — check the source page for which streams apply.",{"state":88,"visaSubclass":63,"stream":71,"eligible":34,"notes":91},"On the South Australian Skilled Occupation List for the Skilled Work Regional visa (491). Streams include SA Graduates, Skilled Employment in SA, Outer Regional Skilled Employment, and (where listed) Offshore. Each stream has its own eligibility criteria.",{"state":79,"visaSubclass":63,"stream":71,"eligible":34,"notes":80},{"state":94,"visaSubclass":54,"stream":71,"eligible":34,"notes":95},"WA","Listed on WA's Skilled Migration Occupation List (WASMOL) for this visa subclass. See the source page for stream, points and conditions.",{"state":94,"visaSubclass":63,"stream":71,"eligible":34,"notes":95},[98],{"code":99,"title":100},"252312","Dentist",[102,127,161,193,215],{"authorityCode":31,"pageUrl":103,"pageTitle":104,"requirements":105},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.adc.org.au\u002Fchanges-introduced-to-the-initial-assessment-process\u002F","Changes introduced to the initial assessment process - The Australian Dental Council",{"fees":106,"summary":107,"isRelevant":34,"eligibility":108,"processingTime":112,"additionalNotes":113,"applicationSteps":114,"documentsRequired":119},[],"This page outlines changes to the Australian Dental Council's initial assessment process, effective immediately as of October 2021, which streamlines requirements by reducing documentation needs and eliminating the need for document certification.",[109,110,111],"Candidates completing an initial assessment for registration","Candidates completing a skills assessment","Candidates completing a combined skills and initial assessment","null","As of the October 2021 changes, candidates no longer need to certify their documents or provide evidence of total theoretical and clinical hours, course dates, work experience, professional references, or work history. Existing applications in processing will be assessed under the new process and their place in the queue will not be affected. Applications with pending additional documents will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and some candidates may no longer need to provide certain documents.",[115,116,117,118],"Prepare required documents including passport, academic records, and evidence of dental qualification","Obtain certificate or letter of good standing directly from the regulating authority in your country of practice","Arrange for the certificate\u002Fletter of good standing to be sent directly to ADC from the registering authority","Submit application with all required documents to ADC",[120,121,122,123,124,125,126],"Current passport (high quality colour copy)","Passport photo","Evidence of change of name (if required)","Dental qualification, official certificate, or testamur","Academic transcript","Evidence of registration or licence to practise dentistry","Certificate or letter of good standing from the organisation responsible for regulating dental registration or dental licence in your country of practice (must be sent directly to ADC; digital copies accepted via email from the registering authority due to COVID-19)",{"authorityCode":31,"pageUrl":128,"pageTitle":129,"requirements":130},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.adc.org.au\u002Fassessments\u002Fadditional-information\u002Fassessment-standards\u002F","Assessment standards - The Australian Dental Council",{"fees":131,"summary":132,"isRelevant":34,"eligibility":133,"processingTime":112,"additionalNotes":142,"applicationSteps":143,"documentsRequired":149},[],"This page outlines the four main assessment standards that overseas dental practitioners must meet for skills assessment with the Australian Dental Council, covering identity verification, education confirmation, work experience documentation, and clinical knowledge\u002Fcompetency examinations.",[134,135,136,137,138,139,140,141],"Applicant must establish and verify their identity with passport-sized photograph and current passport","General dentist must hold a dental degree or diploma from at least 4 years of equivalent full-time academic study at a recognised higher education provider","Dental hygienist or dental therapist must hold a qualification from at least 2-3 years of equivalent full-time study with a recognised provider (2 years minimum or 3 years depending on qualification type)","Prosthetist must hold a prosthetist qualification from at least 3 years of equivalent full-time study at a recognised provider","Applicant must demonstrate evidence of current or recent registration\u002Flicensure in their country of origin","Applicant must have work history evidence for the past five years demonstrating recency of practice","Applicant must pass the written clinical knowledge, judgement, attitudes and ethics examination","Applicant must pass the clinical practical examination","Work experience and registration history documentation is specifically required only for skills assessments for migration purposes. All documents must be high quality scans that are legible and show all text, letterhead, and signatories. Names across all documents must match or evidence of name change (such as marriage certificate) must be provided.",[144,145,146,147,148],"Establish and verify identity: submit passport-sized photograph (no older than 3 months), current passport, birth certificate, and citizenship certificate with a completed declaration","Confirm education and training: submit high quality scans of testamur and transcripts showing all required details for your profession (general dentist, dental hygienist, dental therapist, or prosthetist)","Demonstrate work experience and registration: submit evidence of current\u002Frecent registration or licensure, declare work history for the past five years, list work experience with professional references, and arrange for a letter of good standing from your registration authority","Complete and pass the written examination assessing clinical knowledge, judgement, attitudes, and ethics","Complete and pass the clinical practical examination in each required section",[150,151,152,153,154,155,156,157,158,159,160],"High quality passport-sized photograph no older than three months (verified against Australian passport photo guidelines)","High quality scan of current passport","High quality scan of birth certificate","High quality scan of citizenship certificate where applicable","Declaration stating that the applicant and all represented persons are the same individual","High quality scan of testamur (degree\u002Fdiploma certificate) in the name of the applicant","High quality scan of transcripts showing subjects, course start and completion dates, and examination results","High quality scan of original and current registration or licensure documentation from country of origin","Work history declaration for the past five years","List of work experience history with professional references","Letter or certificate of good standing from the current registration authority (sent directly to the ADC)",{"authorityCode":31,"pageUrl":162,"pageTitle":163,"requirements":164},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.adc.org.au\u002Fassessments\u002Fhygienists-and-therapists\u002Fpractical-examination\u002F","3. Practical examination - The Australian Dental Council",{"fees":165,"summary":169,"isRelevant":34,"eligibility":170,"processingTime":175,"additionalNotes":176,"applicationSteps":177,"documentsRequired":189},[166],{"name":167,"amount":168},"Practical Examination Fee","$3,342 AUD","This page outlines the practical examination stage of the Australian Dental Council's assessment process for overseas-qualified dental hygienists, dental therapists, and oral health therapists seeking to practise in Australia.",[171,172,173,174],"Successful, valid written examination with expiry date later than the practical examination date","Valid initial assessment with expiry date later than the practical examination date","Must apply during the advertised application period","Eligible to sit within three years of completion of written examination","4 to 7 months from application period to results release (approximately)","The examination is held over one or two days, usually twice a year (2026 dates: June 10-11 and November 4-5), and may be scheduled according to demand and availability. The ADC does not recommend or endorse proprietary or informal preparation courses. Candidates must follow the Candidate rules agreement during the practical examination. Upon successful completion, candidates are awarded an ADC certificate confirming eligibility to apply for registration with the Dental Board of Australia.",[178,179,180,181,182,183,184,185,186,187,188],"Ensure you have a valid initial assessment and valid written examination with expiry dates later than the practical examination date","Receive an email at the start of the application period with a link to apply (for eligible candidates)","Access the application link from your ADC Connect profile during the application period","Complete the application form and pay the examination fee","Receive an email confirming your application has been received","Within a week of the application period closing, receive email confirming your practical examination session and dates","Receive your examination schedule via email approximately four weeks before the examination","Attend the practical examination on your scheduled date (held over one or two days)","Present government-issued photographic identification at registration on examination day","Receive your results via ADC Connect approximately six weeks after your examination date","Upon successful completion, download your ADC certificate confirming eligibility to apply for Dental Board of Australia registration",[190,191,192],"Government-issued photographic identification (current and including signature)","Valid written examination result","Valid initial assessment result",{"authorityCode":31,"pageUrl":194,"pageTitle":195,"requirements":196},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.adc.org.au\u002Fassessments\u002F","Practitioner assessments - The Australian Dental Council",{"fees":197,"summary":198,"isRelevant":34,"eligibility":199,"additionalNotes":205,"applicationSteps":206,"documentsRequired":212},[],"The Australian Dental Council provides practitioner assessments for overseas-qualified dental professionals seeking registration in Australia. The process evaluates qualifications and professional skills across three stages: initial assessment, written examination, and practical examination.",[200,201,202,203,204],"Overseas qualified dental practitioners seeking registration with the Dental Board of Australia","Available for general dentists, dental hygienists, dental therapists, oral health therapists, and dental prosthetists","Skills assessments available for dentists and dental specialists applying for Australian visas","Some overseas qualifications may be exempt from the full assessment process depending on where the qualification was completed","Not all visa applicants require a skills assessment - Department of Home Affairs must confirm requirement","The ADC assesses candidates against standards including: identity verification, education and training assessment, experience and registration history, and clinical knowledge, judgement, skills, competency, and attributes. Assessment standards and resources for candidates are available, as well as information on review and appeals processes.",[207,208,209,210,211],"Verify with Australian Department of Home Affairs whether a skills assessment is required for your visa application","Check the Dental Board of Australia website to determine if your overseas qualification is exempt from assessment","Complete initial assessment (assessment of identity, education and training, experience and registration history)","Sit written examination","Sit practical examination",[213,214],"Professional documents (dental qualifications)","Work experience evidence",{"authorityCode":31,"pageUrl":216,"pageTitle":217,"requirements":218},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.adc.org.au\u002Fadc-updates-skills-assessment-process-to-streamline-experience-for-overseas-dental-practitioners\u002F","ADC updates skills assessment process to streamline experience for overseas dental practitioners - The Australian Dental Council",{"fees":219,"summary":220,"isRelevant":34,"eligibility":221,"processingTime":112,"additionalNotes":225,"applicationSteps":226,"documentsRequired":231},[],"The Australian Dental Council (ADC) has updated its skills assessment process for overseas dental practitioners. Candidates now only need to submit evidence of registration, work experience, professional references, and good standing after successfully completing both written and practical examinations, at no additional cost.",[222,223,224],"Overseas-trained dental practitioner completing ADC examination","Requires skills assessment for migration purposes","Must successfully complete both written and practical examinations before submitting skills assessment documentation","Skills assessment service is provided at no additional cost. This represents a change from the previous process which required candidates to submit skills assessment documents before being eligible to sit the written exam.",[227,228,229,230],"Complete ADC written examination","Complete ADC practical examination","Upon successful completion of both examinations, provide supporting documentation to the ADC (evidence of registration, work experience, professional references, and good standing)","ADC conducts skills assessment",[232,233,234,235],"Evidence of registration","Work experience documentation","Professional references","Evidence of good standing",1786354971446]