If you wish to nominate another party/person to act on your behalf, and receive information regarding your application for assessment, you and the person you are nominating to act on your behalf, will be required to complete and return an Authority to Act form.

No. You are not permitted to submit any documents or application forms via email or fax. The ADC will only accept original certified copies of documents. This means that we must receive all documents by post to retain the original certification and signatures.

The ADC's Certification of Documents Guidelineindicate the acceptable certifiers such as: Justice of the Peace Public Notary Australian Consular Officer or Australian Diplomatic Officer Employee of the Commonwealth of Australia or the Australian Trade Commission.

Please refer to the ADC 's Certification of Documents Guideline. Photographs are to be certified on the back of the photograph. The recognised authorised certifying officer must state this photograph is a true likeness of (applicant's name) and the other requirements listed on the certification guidelines.

Yes. When your application has been assessed an outcome will be sent by email advising you that your application has been successful, or if it is incomplete that further information is required. Successful applicants will receive the relevant paperwork by post to enable them to move to the next stage of their assessment, e.g. Eligibility letter to apply for the written examination. Therefore you must ensure that your contact details are current with the Australian Dental Council. Please also allow four (4) to six (6) weeks for mail to travel between Australia and India, Africa or The Middle East.

Please allow up to six (6) weeks from the day the application is received for your application to be assessed. If additional information or documentation is required from you, the initial assessment period may be delayed.

Yes. If you have not practiced as a Dentist or Dental Hygienist and/or Dental Therapist in the past five years (or since graduation), you will be required to provide a signed written statement explaining the reasons why you have not worked in the past five years with your application.

No. An original Certificate/Letter of Good Standing must be sent directly to the ADC from the registering authority, and not by via the applicant.

You can apply for a Skills Assessment by completing an application for Initial Assessment of Professional Qualifications in General Dentistry form

Please contact the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) for information on requirements for visa applications.

Yes. If you have graduated from an Australian University, and wish to apply for a visa, you will be required to apply for a Skills Assessment with the ADC.

You will need to submit an application for Initial Assessment of Professional Qualifications in General Dentistry and provide a letter from your Australian Public Sector employer, confirming you are currently employed in the PSDWS. PSDWS applicants must also provide evidence of Limited Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) clearly showing their registration is for the PSDWS.

For information on employment in the PSDWS please contact the State Government Health Department in the state you wish to obtain employment.