How to get a dental license in another country

[drtre1]

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I am a graduate of a USA dental school, and might be moving to Australia due to family obligations. I am extremely overwhelmed and would like some assistance on finding out what I would have to do to be able to practice dentistry there. Do I need to go back to dental school? Take an exam? What is the estimated cost? If anyone whent through this experience, or knows about it, and could help me out I would greatly appreciate it.

 

[Dr.Millisevert]

I am a graduate of a USA dental school, and might be moving to Australia due to family obligations. I am extremely overwhelmed and would like some assistance on finding out what I would have to do to be able to practice dentistry there. Do I need to go back to dental school? Take an exam? What is the estimated cost? If anyone whent through this experience, or knows about it, and could help me out I would greatly appreciate it.

If you completed your dental degree in the United States and then subsequently wanted to work in Australia you would have to complete the very expensive and multi-staged ADC exams. (basically like re-sitting National Boards I, II, and clinical exams ... And you have to complete difficult oral viva exams similar to Board Exams (this whole process takes 1-2 years on average to complete...see the ADC website for more details). or Another option would be to apply to an advance standing program for international dental graduates and complete 2-3 years of an Australian dental school program and graduate with a local degree (eg. The University of Adelaide has a program like this). or finally... at the moment If you can gain acceptance and complete an Australian accredited specialty program (3-years) you can in some states obtain a license to practice (eg. the state of Victoria will license you after completing a specialty here and then you can get reciprocal licensing in other states [current loophole]).. however the loophole option of obtaining a state license through specialty program completion will probably be phased out next year when we get national registration and licensing (Dentists will as of next year be licensed to work in all of Australia instead of just a single state dental license).

Hope that helps!

 

[drtre1]

Thanks that is very helpful, and not what I was hoping for. I better start working on it!!!!