OSCA 2024 · 269232 · Skill level 1
Dentist: OSCA 269232
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Dentist is OSCA 2024 code 269232. It corresponds to ANZSCO 252312 Dentist, which is on the CSOL and ROL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 269232
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 252312
Dentist
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Regional Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 252312
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 dentofacial structures using surgery and other techniques.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Registration or licensing is required.
Also known as
- Dental Surgeon
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Examines patients' teeth and mouths to diagnose and treat dental diseases, injuries or decay
- Performs routine dental surgeries and other procedures, such as fillings and crowns, to treat dental conditions
- Restores and replaces missing or damaged teeth
- Performs cosmetic dental procedures to improve the appearance of patients' teeth
- Prescribes medications and administers local anaesthesia to patients as necessary
- Educates patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive dental care
- Refers patients with complex issues to Dental Specialists for specialised treatment
- May conduct surgical procedures such as tooth extractions or root canals
Unit group 2692
Other occupations in Dentists and Dental Specialists
Questions
OSCA 269232: common questions
What is the OSCA code for dentist?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 269232?
Is Dentist on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.
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