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The Dental Board of Australia supports safe practice by publishing regulatory standards, codes and guidelines, updates and other resources for dental practitioners, employers, students and the public.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are warned this site may contain images, names and voices of deceased persons.
BOARD NEWS
Apply now to join the Board
There is a vacancy for a practitioner member from the Northern Territory on the Board.
BOARD NEWS
2023/24 annual report out now
Read about the work of the Dental Board of Australia and find data about Australia’s dental practitioners.
English language skills standard now in effect
More flexible English language skills pathways are now in effect for applicants.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Eliminating racism from healthcare
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy
PRACTITIONER SUPPORT
Health and wellbeing support for dental practitioners
Dental Practitioner Support is the first national 24/7 telephone and online service for all dental practitioners.
Who does what in the dental profession
Explore an interactive infographic for a summary of the different organisations and their roles in maintaining patient safety and care in the dental profession.
LEGAL REFORMS
Changes to the law governing health practitioners
Wide-ranging reforms of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law focused on public safety.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Translations available
Read about safe healthcare practice and COVID-19 in Arabic, Chinese (simplified), Greek, Italian or Vietnamese.
EDUCATION
Search approved programs of study
Find the education and training programs that can lead to registration.
BOARD NEWS
Apply now to join the Board
There is a vacancy for a practitioner member from the Northern Territory on the Board.
BOARD NEWS
2023/24 annual report out now
Read about the work of the Dental Board of Australia and find data about Australia’s dental practitioners.
REGISTRATION
Infection prevention and control
The Dental Board of Australia expects dental practitioners to practise in a way that maintains and enhances public health and safety.
PRACTITIONER SUPPORT
Health and wellbeing support for dental practitioners
Dental Practitioner Support is the first national 24/7 telephone and online service for all dental practitioners.
LEGAL REFORMS
Changes to the law governing health practitioners
Wide-ranging reforms of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law focused on public safety.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Practitioner search
Look up your dental practitioner to check their registration status, qualifications and suitability to care for you.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy
Working towards a healthcare system free of racism.
BOARD NEWS
2023/24 annual report out now
Read about the work of the Dental Board of Australia and find data about Australia’s dental practitioners.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Resources supporting the public
Ahpra and the National Boards have published information for the public to help make safer healthcare choices.
REGISTRATION
Infection prevention and control
The Dental Board of Australia expects dental practitioners to practise in a way that maintains and enhances public health and safety.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Practitioner search
Look up your dental practitioner to check their registration status, qualifications and suitability to care for you.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Translations available
Read about safe healthcare practice and COVID-19 in Arabic, Chinese (simplified), Greek, Italian or Vietnamese.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy
Working towards a healthcare system free of racism.
EDUCATION
Search approved programs of study
Find the education and training programs that can lead to registration.
LEGAL REFORMS
Changes to the law governing health practitioners
Wide-ranging reforms of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law focused on public safety.
REGISTRATION
Infection prevention and control
The Dental Board of Australia expects dental practitioners to practise in a way that maintains and enhances public health and safety.
PRACTITIONER SUPPORT
Supporting safe healthcare
Check out the resource hub that supports professional practice and safe healthcare by all regulated health professionals, including dental practitioners.
EDUCATION
Search approved programs of study
Find the education and training programs that can lead to registration.
PRACTITIONER SUPPORT
Health and wellbeing support for dental practitioners
Dental Practitioner Support is the first national 24/7 telephone and online service for all dental practitioners.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy
Working towards a healthcare system free of racism.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Practitioner search
Look up your dental practitioner to check their registration status, qualifications and suitability to care for you.
LEGAL REFORMS
Changes to the law governing health practitioners
Wide-ranging reforms of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law focused on public safety.
REGISTRATION
Want to work in Australia?
General information about applying to work as a health practitioner in Australia is available for international applicants. Find out about the process and what you must include in your application.
REGISTRATION
International dental practitioners
To work as a dental practitioner in Australia you must be registered with the Dental Board of Australia. Some overseas-trained practitioners may need to meet specific requirements.
REGISTRATION
Infection prevention and control
The Dental Board of Australia expects dental practitioners to practise in a way that maintains and enhances public health and safety.
PRACTITIONER SUPPORT
Supporting safe healthcare
Check out the resource hub that supports professional practice and safe healthcare by all regulated health professionals, including dental practitioners.
LEGAL REFORMS
Changes to the law governing health practitioners
Wide-ranging reforms of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law focused on public safety.
PRACTITIONER SUPPORT
Health and wellbeing support for dental practitioners
Dental Practitioner Support is the first national 24/7 telephone and online service for all dental practitioners.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy
Working towards a healthcare system free of racism.