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The Australian Dental Council (ADC) is the independent accreditation authority for the Australian dental professions.

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About ADC

We are an independent accreditation authority assigned the accreditation functions for the dental professions by the Dental Board of Australia under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (NRAS).

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Latest news

2027 Period 1 General Dentistry Practical Examination application period stages have been released

The 2027 Period 1 General Dentistry Practical Examination application period will be open in two stages.

8th Oct 2026

ADC shares accreditation research at CLEAR Conference in Chicago

In September 2025, Philippa Davis, Executive Director, Accreditation, Policy and Research at the Australian Dental Council (ADC), presented at the Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation (CLEAR) Annual Educational Conference in Chicago.

1st Oct 2026

ADC and DC(NZ) release revised Accreditation Standards

The Australian Dental Council (ADC) and Dental Council (New Zealand) (DC(NZ)) have released the revised Accreditation Standards following a joint review.

1st Oct 2026

Policy updates

The ADC was pleased to contribute to the public consultation on the Accreditation Standards for Oral Healthcare Education Programs, which was undertaken earlier this year by the Commission of Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC).

24th Sep 2026

Most commonly asked questions

Can a Letter/Certificate of Good Standing be sent via email?

Do I need to complete an English test as part of my initial assessment application?

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