The two hurdles for any overseas dentist who wishes to work as a dentist in Australia are:
- Getting qualifications recognised and
- getting a work visa
Qualifications
Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa and the US are eligible to participate in the public sector dental workforce scheme. Those eligible will be granted an exemption from the ADC Preliminary Examination and a form of restricted registration to enable them to practice in the public sector for a period of up to 3 years during which time the ADC Final Examination must be undertaken. For more information click here.
All other qualifications may need to complete Australian Dental Council (ADC) or New Zealand 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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