How to Become a Registered Dentist in Australia: The Australian Dental Council (ADC) Registration Process:

Becoming a registered dentist in Australia involves a well-structured process overseen by the Australian Dental Council (ADC). Depending on your country of qualification, the pathway may vary. Below is a comprehensive guide to the ADC registration process for dentists.

Website For ADC-https://adc.org.au/

Countries with Equivalent Dental Qualifications

If you have studied dentistry in any of the following countries, you can directly move forward with registration in Australia without needing to attend any examinations:

• United Kingdom (UK)
• New Zealand
• Ireland
• Canada

Dental Qualifications from Other Countries

If you obtained your dental degree from countries not listed above, you must follow these steps to qualify for ADC registration:

Documents Required for ADC Registration

Ensure you have the following documents ready:

• Degree Certificate
• Mark Sheets
• Transcripts of Study
• Internship Completion Certificate
• Experience Certificate (Even fresh graduates can apply, but the visa process often requires at least 2 years of experience.)
• Valid Dental Council Registration Certificate
• Name Change Certificate (if applicable)
• Two Reference Letters from other dentists
• Passport Copy
• Passport-Sized Photo

Important Note:

• All documents must be color photocopies and attested.
• The attesting authority’s name, address, and contact details must be clearly shown on the attestation.
• The Good Standing Certificate from your dental council must be sent directly to the ADC.

Steps to Follow for ADC Registration:

1. ADC Initial Skill Assessment:

Skilled and qualified dentists from all over the world can take this exam in their home countries.

This is a paper-based evaluation of your documents.

• Application Cost: 647 AUD
• Eligibility Criteria: Completion of a 4-year full time university dental program.
• Fresh graduates are eligible to apply.
• A valid dental council registration and Good Standing Certificate are required.

You will receive the assessment outcome within 6-8 weeks, and it will remain valid for 7 years. You can renew this further more years also. Within this period, you must pass the written and practical examinations.

*Create ADC connect account

• Select the relevant application type-dentist
• complete documents requirements.

Documents Required to submit:
-BDS/MDS degree
-Transcript

-Internship completion certificate
-Work Experience Evidence(if any)

-2 reference letters from other practicing dentist
-Valid passport
-Government ID proof

-Name change document (if any)

-Passport sized Photograph
-Dental registration certificate
-Good standing certificate

2. ADC Written Examination (Limited Registration)

This is an online computer-based examination consisting of 4 papers conducted over 2 days. Each paper contains 80 scenario-based multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

• Examination Frequency: Conducted twice a year (March and September).
• Examination Centers: Pearson VUE centers (search for a Pearson VUE center in your home country).
• Cost: 2000 AUD per attempt.
• Validity of Results: 3 years

This exam held twice a year -March and September.

Detailed examination guidelines and schedules can be found in the ADC handbook on their official website. .https://adc.org.au/files/assessment/handbooks/ADC_Written_Exam_Handbook_General.pdf

In the weeks following your successful application you will receive an Authorisation to Test email from Pearson VUE. This email outlines when you can log into the system to book your examination venue

You must book your examination venue during the booking period. You must select the same venue for both examination days. Once booked, you can change your examination venue via Pearson VUE while the booking period is open. Please note that this is subject to availability.

Your written examination results will be released via your ADC Connect profile approximately six weeks after your examination date.

A pass in the written examination is valid for three years and there are no limits on the number of times you can attempt the examination.

3. Pass English proficiency test:
IELTS-Individual band score of 7
PTE-minimum score of 65
OET-minimum score of 350 out of 500 or grade B

3. Obtain Visa and travel to Australia for Practical examination after booking practical examination date.

4. ADC Practical Examination(OSCE):

The practical exam assesses both technical and clinical skills over 2 days.

• Technical Skills Examination: Includes 3 clusters:
  • Conservative cluster
  • Endodontic cluster
  • Prosthodontic cluster
• Clinical Skill Stations: Conducted over 2 days.
• Examination Location: Melbourne, Australia.
• Fees: 4500 AUD per attempt.
• Attempt Limit: Candidates can attempt the exam up to 5-6 times a year.
• Validity of Passing: Lifetime validity (no expiry).

Important: You must pass the practical examination within 3 years of clearing the written exam.

5. Proceed to full registration with ADC:

6. Start job search and start career in Australia:

Detailed examination guidelines can be found in the ADC Practical Examination Handbook available on their website.

Post-Examination Steps

After successfully completing the written and practical examinations, you need to:

1. Complete an International Criminal Check.
2. Submit all required documentation to finalize your registration.

Upon successful completion, you will be registered as a dentist in Australia.

Additional Tips for Visa Processing

While fresh graduates can apply, having at least 2 years of work experience as a dentist will strengthen your visa application and ease the process.

Final Notes

The ADC registration process is rigorous but achievable with proper preparation. For those who require assistance with filing applications or preparing for examinations, feel free to contact Nursing Manthra via WhatsApp.+971502515717