Welcome to our overseas hygienists
If you are considering working as a dental practitioner in Australia, there are several prerequisites that need to be satisfied before practising as a dental hygienist or oral health therapist in Australia.
Important steps for overseas hygienists
The list below highlights some of minimum requirements and compulsory qualifications required to practise within Australia.
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Minimum legal requirements to work as a dental hygienist or oral health therapist in Australia
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Organisations that assess overseas dental hygienists and dental therapists:
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Approved Examining Bodies
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Special conditions that may apply if accepted for employment
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Necessity to be fluent in the country’s main language
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Who to contact for a work permit
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Who can sit the National Registration Examination
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How dental hygienists or oral health therapists are employed in Australia
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Standard duties likely to be permitted legally
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Further Information