In order to practice dentistry in Australia, you must be registered in the particular State in which you intend to practice. Registration requirements vary from State to State.
For enquiries regarding practicing as a dentist in Australia, the Australian Consulate or High Commission ought to be contacted for details of “working visas”.
Usually, the only persons immediately entitled to apply to be registered as dentists are persons holding the qualifications of Bachelor of dental Surgery/B Dent or Bachelor of Dental Science from the Australian, New Zealand and United Kingdom universities.
Usually registration won’t be granted to a foreign graduate until they or he is a resident in the State and is holding a visa approved for employment. Information on requirements for specialist registration can be obtained from the relevant Dental Board in each State.
Dentists holding qualifications other than those above are necessary to undertake the examination conducted by the Australian Dental Council under the auspices of the National Office of Abroad Skills Recognition (NOOSR) in order to be eligible to apply for registration. The examination is held two times each year.
