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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

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

Revised Accreditation Standards now released

The Australian Dental Council (ADC) and Dental Council (New Zealand) (DC(NZ)) have released the revised Accreditation Standards for dental practitioner programs, following a joint review and stakeholder consultation.

23rd Sep 2026

The Rumour File

ADC prioritises Australian-based dentists

23rd Sep 2026

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2027 ADC Examination Calendar

The 2027 ADC Examination Calendar for General Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Dental Therapy, Dental Prosthetics and Combined Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy written and practical examinations is now available.

23rd 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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