Dental practitioners reminded to renew registration by 30 November

02 Nov 2017

Dental practitioners have until 30 November to renew their registration on time.

More than 22,400 dental practitioners hold general, specialist or non-practising registration with the Dental Board of Australia (the Board).

The quickest and easiest way to renew is online.

When completing renewal this year, dental practitioners will be asked to check that their qualification(s) are recorded correctly on the register.

This extra step will help us to maintain the integrity of the national register, which helps to protect the public.

Renewal applications received in December will incur a late payment fee in addition to the annual renewal fee. This is outlined in the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law, as in force in each state and territory (the National Law). A fees schedule is published on the Board’s website.

Dental practitioners, whose application for general or specialist registration is received on time or during the following one month late period, can continue practising while their application is processed.

Practitioners who do not apply to renew their registration by 31 December 2017 will have lapsed registration. They will be removed from the Register of Dental Practitioners and will not be able to practise their profession in Australia.

Check out the Board's video which provides an overview of the dental practitioners’ obligations which are described in the Board’s standards, policies, guidelines and code. It highlights some of the key requirements for dental practitioners to maintain registration and provide guidance to practitioners on expected behaviours.

More information

• Registration standards 
• Registration renewal 
• Renewal FAQ
• View the Board's video on Vimeo and YouTube.