Ask these questions first
- What qualification-recognition or examination route applies?
- Is the offer salaried, associate-based or linked to billings?
- Who pays lab fees, indemnity, equipment and other practice costs?
Percentage remuneration is not take-home pay. Compare patient flow, clinical hours, deductions and business costs before comparing offers.
Official starting points
Australia
Begin with the Dental Board of Australia. Confirm the current requirements against your exact qualification and practice history.
Dental registrationDental Board of AustraliaNew Zealand
Begin with the Dental Council of New Zealand. Check recognition, current registration requirements and the scope you intend to practise in.
Dental registrationDental Council of New ZealandExplore all 20 destinations
Compare UK-linked registration, recognised qualifications and individual assessment routes for your profession.
Compare destinations for dentistsPrepare for the conversation
Bring a clear record of your qualifications, countries of training and recent practice. Ask the regulator what route applies, and ask the employer what the job actually involves.
Before accepting an offer, compare supervision, working hours, professional costs, location and support. A route to registration does not, by itself, confirm a suitable vacancy or permission to work.
Planning guide · Initial edition 28 October 2026. Check live requirements with the regulator.