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I would like to practise as a dental practitioner in Australia

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Role of the Australian Dental Council

The Australian Dental Council (ADC) is an independent accreditation authority assigned the accreditation functions for the dental professions by the Dental Board of Australia (DBA) within the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (NRAS).

A not-for-profit company, limited by guarantee under the Corporations Act 2001, the ADC works to protect the health and safety of the public by ensuring dental practitioners meet the high standards required of the dental professions in Australia. This is achieved through the accreditation of education and training programs and the assessment of overseas trained dental practitioners.

COVID-19 response

We have two pages dedicated to our response to COVID-19 in relation to dental practitioner assessments and program accreditation.

More information regarding COVID-19 and dental practitioner assessments is available here.

More information regarding COVID-19 and program accreditation is available here.

Latest news

17 December 2020

Resources to help you prepare for your practical examination

With the recommencement of practical examinations fast approaching, many of you will be preparing to demonstrate your best skills. To assist with t

15 December 2020

The ADC schedules additional practical examinations

The ADC is pleased to announce additional 2021 practical examination places. Due to high interest in practical examination sessions in 2021, additi

18 November 2020

Work for the ADC: Policy and Research Coordinator

The Australia Dental Council (ADC) is seeking a Policy and Research Coordinator to join its team for 12 months. The ADC is embarking on a number of

Frequently asked questions

I’ve changed address. Do I need to let the ADC know?

It is your responsibility to notify the ADC of any changes to your contact information.

If you have changed your contact details, notify us as soon as possible using the Notification of change of contact details form. You can download the form here.

The ADC will not accept responsibility for the non-receipt of correctly addressed emails, correspondence or other communications.

For applicants living in India, Africa or the Middle East, please allow four to six weeks for mail travel to and from Australia.

How do I notify the ADC if I’ve changed my contact details?

You should notify the ADC of any changes to your contact details via the Notification of change of contact details form.

I do not live in Australia. Who can certify my documents?

The ADC has prepared its Certification of documents guidelines which outline the acceptable certifiers.

These include:

justice of the peace
public notary
Australian consular officer or Australian diplomatic officer
employee of the Commonwealth of Australia or the Australian Trade Commission.

You can view the guidelines here.