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Who Needs an ADC Skills Assessment?
Dentist
General dental practitioners providing comprehensive oral health care to patients across Australia.
Dental Specialist
Specialists in orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, and other dental specialties.
Dental Hygienist
Professionals specialising in preventive oral health care and dental hygiene services.
Dental Therapist
Practitioners providing preventive and restorative dental care, primarily for children and young patients.
Oral Health Therapist
Combined dental hygienist and dental therapist practitioners serving patient populations across settings.
Dental Prosthetist
Specialists in designing, constructing, and fitting dental prostheses for patients.
ADC Assessment Pathways
Skills Assessment for Migration
For applicants applying for skilled visas (189, 190, 491). ADC evaluates qualification equivalence, professional eligibility, and English language ability where required.
This determines whether your dental qualification is comparable to Australian standards for migration purposes.
Competency-Based Assessment (Registration)
Separate from migration — required to actually practise dentistry in Australia. Includes:
- Initial Assessment of Professional Qualification
- Written Examination
- Practical Examination
Key Requirements
Recognised Dental Qualification
- From an ADC-recognised institution
- Core subjects: operative dentistry, radiography, endodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, periodontology, paediatric dentistry
- Sufficient clinical training included
- Leads to professional registration in country of issue
Registration & Good Standing
- Current or previous dental registration certificate
- Certificate of Good Standing from dental authority
- Eligibility to practise in the country of qualification
Clinical Experience & Internship
- Internship completion certificate
- Evidence of clinical case involvement and patient contact
- Documents showing duration, supervision, and areas covered
English Language
- IELTS, OET, PTE, or TOEFL results may be required
- Dependent on your visa pathway and AHPRA registration requirements
Assessment Process – Step by Step
Confirm Qualification Recognition
ADC reviews whether your dental degree aligns with Australian accredited program standards in curriculum, duration, and clinical content.
Prepare Academic Documents
Gather degree certificate, transcripts, course syllabus, and clinical training documentation structured clearly for assessment.
Prepare Registration Documents
Collect registration certificates and good standing letters from all relevant dental licensing authorities.
Submit via ADC Portal
Complete the ADC online application and upload all required documentation through the official portal.
ADC Assessment & Verification
ADC reviews qualification equivalence, registration status, clinical education, internship, and English evidence where applicable.
Receive Outcome Letter
A positive outcome confirms your dental qualification meets Australian standards and you can nominate the occupation for skilled migration.
Documents Checklist
- Passport and photograph
- Dental degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Detailed course syllabus or handbook
- Internship completion certificate and clinical training records
- Registration certificate and certificate of good standing
- Name change documents (if applicable)
- English test results (IELTS/OET/PTE/TOEFL if required)
- Employment references and clinical duty letters (if submitted)
Common Reasons for Refusal
Degree Not Equivalent to Australian Standards
Your qualification must be comparable in curriculum, duration, and clinical components to Australian dental education standards.
Insufficient Clinical Hours
Adequate clinical training with patient contact across multiple dental disciplines is essential.
Missing Internship Records
Complete documentation of internship duration, supervision, and areas of practice is required.
Core Dental Units Missing
All core subjects (operative dentistry, radiography, endodontics, oral surgery, etc.) must be evidenced in transcripts and syllabi.
No Registration or Good Standing Evidence
Current or past registration evidence and good standing certificates from all relevant authorities are mandatory.
English Requirement Not Met
Where required by the visa pathway, valid English language test results meeting specified standards must be provided.
How ABEE'S Consultancy Helps
Qualification Assessment Guidance
Explaining how your dental degree aligns with ADC standards and what documentation is required.
Document Preparation
Clarifying how to prepare transcripts, course descriptions, clinical records, and registration documents for ADC.
Reference Letter Support
Explaining how to structure reference letters that accurately reflect your clinical dental responsibilities.
Application Lodgement Support
Providing guidance on submitting a complete and correct application through the ADC online portal.
RFI Response Guidance
Explaining how to respond to ADC requests for further information to strengthen your submission.
Post-Assessment Visa Planning
Explaining skilled visa options (189, 190, 491) and next steps for AHPRA dental registration in Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
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