Dentists give advice about matters pertaining to the teeth and they diagnose and treat tooth problems or problems involving the tissues in the mouth. Because of the frequent occurrence of tooth problems in populations worldwide, there is continual demand for dentists. If you are seeking a career where you will be needed, if you are seeking a career with job stability, then becoming a dentist might be for you. The information in this article includes steps that you need to take to become a dentist in Australia.
Go to dental school to complete the Bachelor of Dental Science degree which is the minimum required degree in order to register with one of the state or territorial boards in Australia as a dentist. Further study for the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry degree is also possible in Australia's dental schools if you want to gain more training within a dental specialty. In Australia, Griffith Univerity, University of Adelaide, University of Melbourne, University of Queensland, University of Sydney, Charles Stuart University, and University of Western Australia all have dental schools. Dental programs include emphasis on theory and also emphasis on gaining clinical dental experience in local or regional dental and healthcare settings. Dental programs in Australia typically take at least five years.
Decide which dental specialty you prefer to practice in. Although the number of dentists in Australia has been on the increase in recent years, it is still estimated that by 2010 there will be a shortage of dentists in Australia. Waiting lists for dental care are anticipated. Also due to the lack of dentists practicing in rural areas, many people living in the rural areas of Australia do not have access to dental care. Consequently, there will be plenty of opportunities to practice in any one of several dental specialties such as orthodontics, periodontics, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, or oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Contact the Australian Dental Council in Melbourne, Australia to get an application to take the dental licensure exam. Fill out the application to take the exam and pay the required fee. Take the Australian Dental Council licensure exam and pass the exam. The exam has components such as an occupational English test which assesses the ability to communicate in English language, a preliminary examination (which includes multiple choice and short answer questions), and a final clinical examination (which assesses dentistry skills). These exams must be taken sequentially.
Ask the Australian Dental Council for the contact information for the dental board in whichever state or territory you intend to practice dentistry in. For example, ask for the contact information for the dental board in New South Wales, Tasmania, Queensland, Victoria, Northern Territory, South Australia or Western Australia. Contact the dental board and ask for their application which will include questions about your education and work experience. Fill out the application. Pay the required fee. If the board approves your application, you will be a registered dentist in Australia.
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