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 Guidelines for the accreditation of international dental programs has more information about our process for the accreditation of international dental practitioner programs.
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Graduates from programs accredited by ADC International will not be eligible for registration in Australia without meeting the Dental Board of Australia’s registration requirements. This includes the successful completion of the dental practitioner assessment process for overseas qualified dental practitioners.
The purpose of international program accreditation is to benchmark programs against the standards and competencies required for accreditation in Australia.
International accreditation is offered as a mark of program quality. An international program accredited by ADC International will have demonstrated its compliance with Australian standards.
International program accreditation refers to the accreditation by ADC International of dental education and training programs delivered outside of Australia and/or New Zealand.
If you have a question about the assessment of your overseas qualification, please visit our dental practitioner assessment page.
If you would like to find out more about our services, or how we can help you with your program accreditation or assessment needs, please contact us via interational@adc.org.au
ADC International has a range of services available to help you with your program accreditation and practitioner assessment needs.
Our team is experienced in the accreditation of dental practitioner programs in Australia and overseas.
Outside of program accreditation, we have extensive experience in the development of quality assurance standards, policies and procedures which have application in the accreditation of education and training programs beyond dentistry.
The ADC team has first-hand experience in the design and delivery of purpose-built facilities for examination and training purposes. We can draw on this experience to help you develop and establish examination and training facilities that meet your unique needs.
Our team also has a deep understanding of all aspects of assessment and examination of professional competence. We can partner with you to help develop an assessment and examination process tailored to the requirements of your jurisdiction. This includes the review and establishment of standards and processes for examinations.
ADC International is the international arm of the Australian Dental Council (ADC). ADC International works to deliver tailored accreditation and assessment solutions for organisations in the dental sector and beyond.
Education providers interested in ADC International accreditation should contact the ADC at the earliest possible opportunity to discuss their circumstance and potential timescales.
The timeframe for international accreditation will vary. Education providers should use the below as a guide.
Our International program accreditation fees page provides an overview of our international accreditation fees.
Please contact us via international@adc.org.au for an estimate of fees based on your specific circumstances.