The two hurdles for any overseas dentist who wishes to work as a dentist in Australia are:

1. Getting qualifications recognised and
2. Getting a work visa

Getting qualifications recognised

If you qualified post March 2010, no problem - you can register to work in Australia without sitting any requalification exams.

If you qualified pre March 2010 click here.

Getting a work visa

As a Canadian citizen you will need to apply for a suitable work visa.

DJS have assisted many hundreds of overseas dentists on Working holiday visas, Long stay visas or Permanent residency to gain rewarding work as dentists in Australia. For more information on these visas and whether they are right for you please click here.

DJS can

• Provide you with advice regarding Working holiday visas.
• Sponsor you for a Long stay visa - (DJS has a proven 100% success rate!).
• Provide access to private practice, government and community dental clinic employment options throughout Australia.
• Advise you of full details of positions which are of particular interest to you.
• Prepare your resume for promotion to prospective employers.
• Provide assistance and advice with all matters pertaining to your employment.
• Give you access to the largest network of Practices for Sale in Australia.