Which body issues the skills assessment for ANZSCO 252312?

the ADC (Australian Dental Council) is the assessing authority for Dentist under code 252312. It assesses dental qualifications and runs the examination pathway for overseas-trained dental practitioners.

Which occupation lists include Dentist?

Our current data places 252312 on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This links to visa subclasses 491, 482, 186, 494 and 407. Lists change, so EMC Australia confirms the position at the time you apply.

What evidence helps a Dentist (252312) skills assessment?

Prepare a dental degree and completion of ADC exams where required. Reference letters should describe duties such as: examine teeth, gums and oral tissues and diagnose dental disease.

My job title isn't exactly 'Dentist'. Can I still use 252312?

Yes, if your actual duties match. Assessors look at what you did — for Dentist, that means work centred on general dental diagnosis and treatment — rather than your employer's title. If your duties fit a neighbouring code in unit group 2523 better, nominate that instead.

Where do Dentists (252312) work in Australia?

Dentists are commonly employed by private dental practices and public dental clinics. Regional employers may also open 491 or 494 options for 252312.

EMC Australia / Occupations / ANZSCO 252312

Dentist 252312

Yes. Dentist (252312) can be used for an Australian visa. It is on the ROL and CSOL. ADC is the assessing authority. The stored subclasses are 491, 482, 186, 494 and 407.

Dentist (252312): Diagnose and treat dental disease, restore and replace teeth, and perform oral surgery.

ANZSCO 252312 covers the Dentist occupation: professionals focused on general dental diagnosis and treatment. Classified under Dental Practitioners (2523) at ANZSCO Skill Level 1, it is assessed by the ADC. Below, EMC Australia explains how Dentists 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

252312

Assessing authority

ADC

Occupation lists

ROL · CSOL

Industry

Health & nursing

Can this occupation migrate?

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

Dentist 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.

491 · Skilled Work Regional

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 Dentist 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
QLDclosedFar North Queensland
SAunavailable
WAnot announcedKimberley, Goldfields, Pilbara
TASopen
ACTnot announced
NTclosedNorthern Territory DAMA

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for Dentist

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.

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Occupation match

Is Dentist 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.

Examine teeth, gums and oral tissues and diagnose dental disease
Place fillings, perform extractions and provide root canal treatment
Prepare teeth for crowns, bridges and dentures
Take and interpret intraoral and OPG radiographs
Advise patients on oral hygiene and preventive dental care

Questions

Before you start an assessment

the ADC (Australian Dental Council) is the assessing authority for Dentist under code 252312. 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.

Dental SpecialistANZSCO 252311View

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.