Where every number comes from

Fees at first registration

The ACT pays the national rate. The application fee and the annual registration fee are both charged on first registration.

Source: Dental Board of Australia. Checked 15 Oct 2026.

Other costs

International criminal history check (per country)

$159 + GST (Fit2Work; NZ $55 + GST)

Translation of non-English documents (NAATI translator)

Varies; you pay all translation costs

Certificate of Good Standing from your previous regulator

Set by that regulator

ADC skills assessment for migration (only if a visa needs it)

$647, waived if requested within 12 months of finishing the ADC pathway

Key contacts

Australian Dental Council

ADC certificate, ADC Connect, skills assessment. +61 3 9657 1777 (9am–5pm AEST, Mon–Fri) or the Get in Touch form

Ahpra

Registration application and status. 1300 419 495, or the practitioner portal

Ahpra, Certificates of Good Standing

Your previous regulator sends the certificate here, not you. COGS@ahpra.gov.au

ADA NSW (NSW and ACT)

Membership, indemnity insurance via Guild, advisory services. 02 8436 9900 · membership@adansw.com.au

Guild Insurance

Professional indemnity insurance. 1800 810 213

Services Australia

PRODA, HPOS, provider and prescriber numbers. Via HPOS once you have PRODA

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