The Dental Board of Australia is established under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law as in force in each state and territory (the National Law). The Board’s role is to regulate dental practitioners in Australia under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Scheme).
Board members are appointed by the Australian Workforce Ministerial Council.
The functions of the Dental Board of Australia include:
The Dental Board of Australia is supported by National committees, they are the:
These committees make decisions, based on national policies and standards set by the Dental Board of Australia. The Dental Board of Australia has formally delegated the necessary powers to the National committees.
The Board is supported by Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra). Ahpra has a National office based in Melbourne and offices in every State and Territory to support local Boards and Committees.
For information about legislation governing our operations see Ahpra's Legislation and Publications pages.
Postal address:
Dr Murray Thomas, Chair Dental Board of Australia G.P.O. Box 9958 Melbourne VIC 3001
You can use the online enquiry form to contact the board.
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Read the Dental Board's newsletters for important information relevant to the practice and regulation of dental practice in Australia.
Meet the individual Board members.