Dentist

Q: Who assesses Dentist?

The assessing authority for Dentist is ADC. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.

ANZSCO 252312 (2013). On the ROL and CSOL. Assessed by ADC.

Lists

ROL · CSOL

189 eligible

Latest 189 points

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Sources: Home Affairs skilled occupation list (read 12 November 2026) and SkillSelect invitation rounds.

Key facts

Dentist has ANZSCO code 252312 and is on the ROL and CSOL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
Dentist is not on the MLTSSL, so it cannot be used for the subclass 189 visa.
The assessing authority for Dentist is ADC.

Checked against Home Affairs every day. Last checked 11 November 2026.

Cite this page

AusVisaClock. “Dentist (ANZSCO 252312).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/dentist-252312/

The figures come from the Department of Home Affairs. You may quote them with a link to this page.

Visas for Dentist

Each visa this occupation can be used for, with the department’s latest 90% processing time.

Visa	90% decided within
186 Employer Nomination	24 months
407 Training	19 months
482 Skills in Demand	9 months
489 Skilled Regional (closed)	—
491 Skilled Work Regional	30 months
494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional	20 months

Dentist questions

Is Dentist on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Dentist (ANZSCO 252312) is on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This is the department’s list as read on 12 November 2026.

Can Dentist apply for the 189 visa?

No. Only MLTSSL occupations can be used for the 189. Dentist can be used for: 186 (Employer Nomination), 407 (Training), 482 (Skills in Demand), 489 (Skilled Regional (closed)), 491 (Skilled Work Regional), 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional).

Who assesses Dentist?

The assessing authority for Dentist is ADC. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.