The ADC works to protect the health and safety of the public by ensuring dental practitioners meet the high standards required of dental professionals in Australia.
Information for internationally qualified dental practitioners on assessment pathways and requirements for practice in Australia.
Guidance and resources for education providers delivering ADC-accredited dental practitioner programs in Australia.
Learn more about our submissions, consultations and research activities that support the oral health sector
ADC International (ADCI) is a leading independent authority in accreditation and assessment of health programs worldwide, with a particular focus on oral health.
The Australian Dental Council (ADC) is responsible for accrediting dental education and training programs in Australia under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009 (National Law) and the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme.
Accreditation indicates that a program meets the required Accreditation Standards and is expected to prepare graduates with the knowledge, skills, and attributes needed for safe practice.
We accredit dental programs for education providers in Australia, develop the accreditation standards for dental practitioner programs in conjunction with the Dental Council (New Zealand) and develop the Professional competencies of the newly qualified dental practitioner in consultation with the community and dental industry.
We do not accredit continuing professional development (CPD) programs or courses.
Accredited programs are those that have been assessed as meeting the accreditation standards. View the comprehensive list of accredited dental practitioner programs in Australia.
The Australian Dental Council and the Dental Council (New Zealand) set the accreditation standards for dental practitioner programs across Australia and New Zealand.
Professional competencies outline the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours expected of dental practitioners to practise safely and effectively in Australia. Developed to support safe and effective care, these competencies underpin accredited programs across Australia and New Zealand.