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

Qualifications

Dentists without UK, Irish, NZ or Australian dental qualifications need to complete Australian Dental Council (ADC) or New Zealand Dental Council (NZDC) requirements/exams in order to practice in Australia.

Please find following contact details for the ADC and NZDC. We suggest that you discuss your situation further with them at:

Australian Dental Council
Suite 1 / Level 2, 112 Wellington Pde,
EAST MELBOURNE VIC AUS 3002
Ph (61) 03 9415 1638
Fax (61) 03 9415 1669
Email info@dentalcouncil.net.au
Web www.dentalcouncil.net.au 		Dental Council of New Zealand
Level 8, 108 The Terrace,
PO BOX 10-448, WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND
Ph (64) 04 499 4820
Fax (64) 04 499 1668
Email inquiries@dcnz.org.nz
Web www.dcnz.org.nz

Work visa

Once your qualifications are recognised, DJS can:

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 that are of particular interest to you.
  • Prepare your Candidate Profile 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.
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QLD, metro, permanent
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QLD, coastal, permanent
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