Dental prosthetists - The Australian Dental Council

Dental prosthetist assessments

The assessment process is for overseas qualified dental prosthetists with qualifications that do not meet the requirements for registration with the Dental Board of Australia. It is designed to assess your knowledge, judgement, clinical skills, and professional competence.

The process involves three stages:

1. Initial assessment

An assessment of your eligibility to complete the dental practitioner assessment process.

Eligibility: Minimum 3-year equivalent full-time qualification and have held full and unrestricted registration/licence
Timeframe: 8 weeks (approximately)*
Cost: $610 AUD (application)
$250 AUD (renewal)
Validity: 7 years
Application period: Apply at anytime
Assessment timeframe: 8 weeks (approximately)*

*Timeframes can be delayed if information submitted is incomplete

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2. Written examination

An examination testing your application of knowledge to clinical practice.

Eligibility: Successful, valid initial assessment
Timeframe: 5 months from application period to results release (approximately)
Cost: $1,350 AUD
Validity: 3 years
Application period: TBC
Examination date: TBC
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3. Practical examination

A simulation-based examination assessing your practical clinical skills.

Eligibility: Successful, valid written examination.
Timeframe: 4 to 7 months from application period to results release (approximately)
Cost: $3,150 AUD
Validity: Does not expire
Application period: TBC
Examination period: TBC
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