Which body issues the skills assessment for ANZSCO 252311?

the ADC (Australian Dental Council) is the assessing authority for Dental Specialist under code 252311. It assesses dental qualifications and runs the examination pathway for overseas-trained dental practitioners.

Which occupation lists include Dental Specialist?

Our current data places 252311 on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This links to visa subclasses 190, 491, 482, 186, 494 and 407. Lists change, so EMC Australia confirms the position at the time you apply.

What evidence helps a Dental Specialist (252311) skills assessment?

Prepare specialist dental qualifications and ADC assessment. Reference letters should describe duties such as: diagnose complex dental conditions.

My job title isn't exactly 'Dental Specialist'. Can I still use 252311?

Yes, if your actual duties match. Assessors look at what you did — for Dental Specialist, that means work centred on advanced dental care in a recognised specialty — rather than your employer's title. If your duties fit a neighbouring code in unit group 2523 better, nominate that instead.

Where do Dental Specialists (252311) work in Australia?

Dental Specialists are commonly employed by specialist dental practices and dental hospitals. Regional employers may also open 491 or 494 options for 252311.

EMC Australia / Occupations / ANZSCO 252311

Dental Specialist 252311

Yes. Dental Specialist (252311) can be used for an Australian visa. It is on the STSOL and CSOL. ADC is the assessing authority. The stored subclasses are 190, 491, 482, 186, 494 and 407.

Dental Specialist (252311): Diagnose and treat dental disease, restore and replace teeth, and perform oral surgery.

ANZSCO 252311 covers the Dental Specialist occupation: professionals focused on advanced dental care in a recognised specialty. Classified under Dental Practitioners (2523) at ANZSCO Skill Level 1, it is assessed by the ADC. Below, EMC Australia explains how Dental Specialists can turn their experience into an Australian visa pathway. See how this occupation can connect to points-tested skilled visas, state nomination and employer sponsorship — including a ADC skills assessment.

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ANZSCO

252311

Assessing authority

ADC

Occupation lists

STSOL · CSOL

Industry

Health & nursing

Can this occupation migrate?

Potentially — if the list, the assessment and the rest of the profile fit.

Dental Specialist can be relevant to skilled and employer-sponsored pathways. Your actual options depend on age, English, qualifications, work history, the skills assessment, points, state nomination, and whether an employer can sponsor the position. A place on a list is not a grant.

Potential visa pathways

Start with the pathway type, not only the subclass.

Points-tested

For skilled applicants who may qualify on occupation, skills assessment, points and invitation.

Employer-sponsored

For applicants with an Australian employer willing and able to sponsor an eligible position.

Other pathways

These are the other subclasses stored for this occupation.

407 · Training visa

State nomination

Lists change. We check this year’s program.

Whether Dental Specialist is open for 190 or 491 depends on the state, the stream, and the month. NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory each run their own program. Occupation-specific status is checked against the current list — not a screenshot from last year.

EOI and state nomination

NSWclosed
VICclosed
QLDclosed
SAunavailable
WAnot announced
TASopen
ACTnot announced
NTclosed

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for Dental Specialist

The assessment tests whether your qualification and work match this nominated occupation. ADC is the usual authority. Confirm it on the current Home Affairs list before you apply. A suitable outcome is generally required before a points-tested EOI.

How skills assessments work

Points and other factors

The occupation is only the starting point.

Age

Points sit in set age bands. Confirm the current test before you claim a number.

English

Competent English is the usual baseline. Proficient or superior English can add points.

Skilled employment

Work in the nominated or closely related occupation can add points. Dates have to survive a skills assessment.

Qualifications

Recognised qualifications can add points. The assessing authority decides comparability.

Australian study and partner

Australian study, specialist education, partner skills or community language may add points.

Nomination

State nomination (190) or regional nomination (491) can add points. 189 has neither.

Points calculator

Occupation match

Is Dental Specialist the right code?

Nominate the work you actually do, not the job title on a card. Confirm the official ANZSCO description before you pay for an assessment.

Diagnose complex dental conditions
Provide specialist treatment such as orthodontics, endodontics or oral surgery
Plan multi-stage treatment
Receive referrals from general dentists
Supervise dental teams

Questions

Before you start an assessment

the ADC (Australian Dental Council) is the assessing authority for Dental Specialist under code 252311. It assesses dental qualifications and runs the examination pathway for overseas-trained dental practitioners.

Related occupations

Roles often confused with this one.

These are similar job titles. The visa list and skills assessment still depend on the code that matches the work you do.

DentistANZSCO 252312View

Not sure which pathway fits.

Tell us the occupation, the assessment if you have one, and where you are willing to live. We will say whether 189, 190, 491 or an employer visa is worth the next fee.