ANZSCO 252312 · CSOL · ROL
Dentist: ANZSCO 252312
Official Home Affairs skilled occupation list · checked 21 October 2026
Dentist (ANZSCO 252312) is on the CSOL (Core Skills Occupation List) and ROL (Regional Occupation List). It can be used for the 491, 494, 482, 186 and 407 visas, and the skills assessment is done by ADC. Checked against the Home Affairs list on 21 October 2026.
Occupation lists
CSOL, ROL
Core Skills Occupation List; Regional Occupation List
Permanent visa options
186
Visas that give permanent residence
Assessing authority
ADC
Australian Dental Council Limited
Skill level
Level 1
Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
The job
What a dentist does
Diagnoses and treats dental disease, injuries, decay and malformations of the teeth, periodontal tissue (gums), hard and soft tissue found on the mouth and other dento-facial structures using surgery and other techniques.
Registration or licensing is required to work in this occupation in Australia.
Also known as
- Dental Practitioner
- Dental Surgeon
Unit group 2523
Tasks of Dental Practitioners
- Diagnosing dental diseases using a range of methods such as radiographs, salivary tests and medical histories
- Providing preventative oral health care such as periodontal treatments, fluoride applications and oral health promotion
- Providing restorative oral care such as implants, complex crown and bridge restorations, and orthodontics, and repairing damaged and decayed teeth
- Providing oral surgical treatments such as biopsy of tissue and prescription of medication
- Performing routine orthodontic treatment
- Restoring oral function with removable and fixed oral prostheses
- Assisting in diagnosing general diseases having oral manifestations such as diabetes
- Educating patients to take care of their mouth and teeth
- Leading a dental team which may comprise Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants and other Dental Specialists
Qualifications and experience
Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Registration or licensing is required.
Assessing authorities check your duties against these tasks, so your experience must match them, not only the job title.
Visa options
Which visas ANZSCO 252312 can be used for
From the Department of Home Affairs combined list of eligible skilled occupations. Every visa also has its own points, age, English, experience and skills assessment rules.
| Visa | Eligible | ANZSCO version | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Skilled Independent | No | — | |
| 190 Skilled Nominated (state) | No | — | |
| 407 Training visa | Yes | ANZSCO 2013 | |
| 485 Temporary Graduate | No | — | |
| 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional | Yes | ANZSCO 2013 | |
| 491 State Skilled Work Regional, state nominated | Yes | ANZSCO 2013 | Needs a state or territory nomination |
| 491 Family Skilled Work Regional, family sponsored | No | — | |
| 482 Skills in Demand, Core Skills stream | Yes | ANZSCO 2022 | |
| 186 Employer Nomination Scheme, Direct Entry | Yes | ANZSCO 2022 |
Skills assessment
Skills assessment for ANZSCO 252312
Most skilled visas need a positive skills assessment from the authority below before you can lodge. It must be for the same occupation you nominate.
Australian Dental Council Limited (ADC)
We prepare your ADC assessment with you and check that your duties match ANZSCO 252312 before you apply.
States and territories
State and territory nomination
Dentist is on a list that allows state nomination for the 491 (regional, provisional). Each state then decides which occupations it will nominate, and on what conditions.
State lists, points cut-offs and residence or job offer rules change during the program year, and some states close streams once their places are used. Ask us which states are nominating dentist now.
Similar occupations
Other occupations in Dental Practitioners
If your duties fit one of these better, that is the code to nominate.
Questions
ANZSCO 252312: common questions
What is the ANZSCO code for dentist?
What does a dentist do?
Which skilled occupation list is Dentist on?
Can I get a 189 visa as a dentist?
Is Dentist eligible for state nomination (190 or 491)?
Can an employer sponsor a dentist?
Who assesses dentist skills for Australian migration?
Talk to us
Is ANZSCO 252312 your occupation? Ask us about your options.
Tell us your duties, qualifications, experience and English scores. We will confirm the right occupation and the visas that fit.
Source: Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. Descriptions: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022 (CC BY 4.0). General information only, not immigration advice.
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