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22 Mar 2016
The Board has published important information on how it intends to assess applications for specialist registration from overseas trained dentists.
Under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Scheme), the Australian Dental Council (ADC) has assessed overseas specialist qualifications for substantial equivalence to an Australian specialist program, on behalf of the Board.
From 1 July 2016 a new process will begin to carry out this assessment process.
The Board is currently working with AHPRA to support a transparent and consistent assessment of applications for specialist registration from overseas trained dental specialists. This involves the development of a framework with clear criteria and evidence requirements.
We will publish detailed information on this framework prior to the new process beginning from 1 July 2016.
Any overseas dental specialist preparing an application for specialist registration with the Board is advised to wait until further information on the new framework is published before submitting an application.
All applications received by AHPRA before 22 March 2016 will be processed under the new framework when it is in place. AHPRA will communicate directly with these applicants.
All applications received by AHPRA before 22 March 2016 and already before an ADC panel will be processed under the old process. AHPRA will also communicate directly with these applicants.
All applications will be processed in a way that is consistent with the National Law.
The change in the assessment process applies to applications from overseas trained specialists in the following specialties:
Applications for the following specialties are not affected by this change:
More information on how to apply for specialist registration for these specialties is available on the FAQ page.