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The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.Read More
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The Dental Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.Read More
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Ahpra and the National Boards are consulting on three documents related to the regulation of registered health practitioners who perform and who advertise non-surgical cosmetic procedures.Read More
Dental practitioners are invited to renew their general, specialist, or non-practising registration.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced changes in the annual registration fee for dental practitioners for 2023/24.Read More
If you’re studying to become a dental practitioner and are due to finish your course in the next three months, you can apply for registration now.Read More
A tribunal has reprimanded and disqualified a dentist from registration for nine months for substandard clinical care that amounted to professional misconduct. Read More
Practitioners and patients are urged to exercise caution when considering dental procedures undertaken for cosmetic purposes.Read More
A Queensland dentist has been reprimanded by a tribunal for professional misconduct involving scheduled medicines.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter. Read More
Australia’s health practitioner regulator wants to hear from the community as it begins to review the national standard that sets the bar for criminal history for our registered health practitioners.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the Dental Board of Australia have released results from surveys of practitioners’ sentiment and perceptions about our role and work.Read More
A South Australian tribunal has found a dentist guilty of professional misconduct for falsifying medical certificates.Read More
The National Boards who recognise the test pathway have agreed to accept additional English language tests to provide further flexibility to applicants applying for registration.Read More
New Easy English information about the shared Code of conduct is now available. The easier to understand information will help people who find it hard to read and understand English know what standards of conduct they can expect from a registered health practitioner.Read More
Today, the Dental Board of Australia (the Board) joins dental practitioners and communities around the world to celebrate World Oral Health Day.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia releases its latest communique.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) has updated the list of recognised overseas qualifications that make overseas qualified dental practitioners eligible to apply for registration in Australia.Read More
The National Boards and Ahpra are reviewing the current accreditation arrangements for the national health practitioner regulatory scheme to prepare for the next period to mid-2029.Read More
Dental practitioners are being invited to share their thoughts on how the profession is regulated.Read More
There are now more registered health practitioners in every state and territory according to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards 2021/22 Annual report.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia has published a position statement on the Minamata Convention on Mercury. The position statement is available on the Board’s website.Read More
A former registered Victorian dentist has been reprimanded and disqualified from applying for registration until April 2023 for professional misconduct.Read More
Dental practitioners have until 30 November 2022 to renew their general or non-practising registration on time.Read More
The CPD cycle ends on 30 November 2022 – are you on track to meet the requirement?Read More
1,792 practitioners remain registered on the pandemic sub-register for another year, continuing to support the health system.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced the annual registration fees for dental practitioners for 2022/23.Read More
Graduates set to complete their course in the next three months can take the first step in their new health career by applying for registration now.Read More
Practitioners on the pandemic response sub-register who are currently practising can now opt in to extend their temporary registration so they can continue supporting the health system.Read More
National Boards are now accepting the TOEFL iBT® Home Edition test for applications received until 21 February 2023.Read More
Public consultation on the English language skills registration standards opens today. National Boards are inviting practitioners, community members, employers, education providers and other stakeholders to have their say.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia’s (the Board) new infection control and prevention resources come into effect today.Read More
The revised Code of conduct (the code) for dental practitioners comes into effect today with resources to help practitioners understand and apply the code also published.Read More
A tribunal has granted specialist registration to a practitioner on appeal.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) has published advance copies of resources that will replace the Guidelines on infection control (the guidelines). The Board is encouraging practitioners to familiarise themselves with the resources before they come into effect on 1 July.Read More
Twelve National Boards have published an advance copy of their revised shared Code of conduct (the code) and are encouraging practitioners to familiarise themselves with it before it comes into effect on 29 June 2022.Read More
More than 20,000 health practitioners are now on the 2021 pandemic response sub-register after practitioners on the 2020 sub-register opted in to extend their temporary registration.Read More
With an independent review into cosmetic surgery underway, Taking care takes a look at this booming sector and the particular challenges for patients in making safer choices about cosmetic surgery. Read More
The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) has updated a useful vodcast for dental students. It encourages all students, education providers and new graduates to take a look.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) is shifting from formal Guidelines on infection control (the guidelines) to supporting practitioners with resources and tools to help them continue practicing safely, coming into effect on 1 July 2022.Read More
The Supervised practice framework (the framework), developed by the Dental Board of Australia (the Board) along with 12 other National Boards1 and Ahpra, is in effect from today.Read More
Ahpra and the National Boards recognise that registered health practitioners have led the remarkable public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia and commend them for their sustained efforts.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) welcomes the announcement by Health Ministers to review the use of the title ‘surgeon’.Read More
A former dental practitioner convicted and jailed for indecent assault has been reprimanded, disqualified from applying for registration and prohibited from providing health services for 15 years for professional misconduct.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards have released results from surveys to retest practitioner and broader community sentiment and perceptions about our role and work.Read More
A continued growth in the registered health workforce is highlighted in the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) 2020/21 Annual report.Read More
Twelve National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have published an advance copy of the Supervised practice framework (the framework).Read More
Dental Board of Australia (the Board) Chair, Dr Murray Thomas, recently spoke with the Dental Head Start podcast about the dental practitioner support service and the importance of looking after yourself to look after your patients.Read More
Dental practitioners have until 30 November 2021 to renew their general or non-practising registration.Read More
The revised regulatory principles encourage a culturally safe, responsive and risk-based approach to regulation. Read More
From today, thousands of extra health practitioners can join the COVID-19 response through a new temporary sub-register established by Ahpra and the National Boards. Read More
The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) understands that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present challenges to health practitioners, including meeting continuing professional development (CPD) requirements.Read More
Once you are registered, you can work as a dental practitioner anywhere in Australia.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for dental practitioners for 2021-22.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) wants to make it easier for practitioners to know and understand their professional infection prevention and control obligations to help them practice safely.Read More
Applications are being sought for appointment to the List of Approved Persons (LAP) for hearing panels from active and engaged consumers or community advisors who can represent the interests of the community and health practitioners who hold registration with one of the following professions:Read More
You need reliable, evidence-based information to be able to make good choices about your healthcare. But in a climate thick with commentary about COVID-19 and vaccines, how do you sort fact from fiction? A joint statement from Ahpra and the National Boards, the Health Care Complaints Commission, the Office of the Health Ombudsman and the Therapeutic Goods Administration. Read More
The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) has released an updated fact sheet on teeth whitening for dental practitioners.Read More
An unregistered Victorian dentist who continued to practise has been fined $5,000 after pleading guilty to 11 charges brought by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards are reminding practitioners that there is no place for sexism, sexual harassment or gendered violence in healthcare.Read More
New guidance is now available for practitioners who are subject to education or mentoring conditions as part of their registration.Read More
Have your say on the shared Code of conduct which sets out the expected professional behaviour and conduct for dental practitioners and promotes safe care to help protect the public.Read More
Twelve National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have launched a public consultation on a revised shared Code of conduct for 12 registered health professions across Australia.Read More
A Perth-based dental practitioner who continued practising after allowing her registration to lapse has been fined $10,000 after pleading guilty to nine charges.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) does not specify any mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) activities.Read More
The National Boards and Ahpra are seeking public feedback on revised regulatory principles for the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (National Scheme). Read More
The National Boards and Ahpra have published a joint statement today to help registered health practitioners and students understand what’s expected of them in giving, receiving and advising on and sharing information about COVID-19 vaccines.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) is calling for applications from experienced registered dental practitioners and members of the community for appointment to its national committees.Read More
There are multiple practitioner member and community member vacancies arising on the Dental Board of Australia.Read More
Are you passionate about healthcare and protecting the public? Would you like to know more about the role of Board members in the National Scheme regulating registered health practitioners from 16 professions?Read More
A former dentist convicted of fraud has been reprimanded by a tribunal and disqualified from applying for registration for five years.Read More
A tribunal has reprimanded a dentist who sedated a patient for an extended length of time and practised outside of his scope of practice.Read More
A Western Australian dentist has been reprimanded by a tribunal and had conditions imposed on her registration after she admitted engaging in professional misconduct.Read More
Two dental practitioners reflect on their experiences adapting to a global health emergency in the latest episode of the Taking care podcast.Read More
Revised advertising guidelines to support responsible advertising, including by registered health practitioners, are in effect from today.Read More
Health practitioners are encouraged to check and correct their advertising to make sure it complies with revised guidelines released today.Read More
A dentist has been reprimanded after a tribunal found that he performed a procedure for which he did not have sufficient expertise or experience.Read More
International Infection Prevention Week is a reminder to all dental teams of their professional obligations around infection control and patient safety, particularly in a COVID-19 world.Read More
Dental practitioners are due to renew their general or non-practising registration by 30 November 2020.Read More
The easing of restrictions in the greater Melbourne area is welcome news but all dental practitioners must continue to practise safely and exercise their professional judgement in assessing and managing the risks posed by COVID-19.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) has published new resources for dental practitioners before it retires the Guidelines on dental records in October.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the 2020–21 national registration fee for dental practitioners.Read More
In your final year of an approved program of study and excited about starting work as a dental practitioner?Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards have released results from the second annual survey of stakeholder understanding and perceptions of our role and work.Read More
Since our recent COVID-19 update about dental practice in Victoria, the Victorian Government has released new workforce stage 4 restrictions.Read More
Efforts to contain COVID-19 in Victoria have escalated and the Dental Board of Australia (the Board) understands the increased stress dental practitioners are under.Read More
A tribunal in Victoria has suspended a dentist’s registration after finding she engaged in professional misconduct regarding her examination and treatment of five patients with intellectual disabilities.Read More
Dental practitioners have an important role in helping to contain the spread of COVID-19 and like everyone, must remain alert, as shown by this week’s outbreak in Victoria.Read More
Need to talk to someone? Dental Practitioner Support, a national health and wellbeing support service for dental practitioners, is ready to take your call.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia’s (the Board) revised scope of practice standard and guidelines are both in effect from today.Read More
A nationwide health and wellbeing support service for dental practitioners funded by the Dental Board of Australia will be launched in July.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia is encouraging practitioners and students to review the new Guidelines for registered health practitioners and students in relation to blood-borne viruses before they take effect on 6 July 2020.Read More
A ‘know your scope of practice’ information hub is now available on the Dental Board of Australia’s (the Board) website.Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic is still affecting us all, both personally and professionally. It is altering how we live and how we work in a rapidly changing environment. Government is having to keep pace with the evolving nature of the pandemic to respond appropriately and in line with shifts in knowledge and understanding.Read More
In this fast-changing environment, where a day feels like a week and a week like a month, here is the latest information about the restrictions to dental practice, put in place to protect the public, and how Ahpra and the Dental Board of Australia (the Board) are responding to the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic brings.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) and Ahpra are adapting our regulatory requirements to respond to emergency health service needs and support health service delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic, while continuing to protect the public.Read More
The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) issued a media release detailing occasions of medical practitioners denying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples access to culturally safe healthcare seeking testing for COVID-19.Read More
As we continue to face the most significant public health challenge of our lives, responding to the COVID-19 pandemic will test our health system and each of us like nothing before it.Read More
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) staff are working remotely to serve health practitioners and the public across Australia while in-person services are temporarily suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.Read More
Ahpra and National Boards recognise the vital role of registered health practitioners in treating and containing the COVID-19 emergency.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Sydney.Read More
On March 27, The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) released new advice to dental practitioners about managing COVID-19.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart and Darwin.Read More
As an interim measure to help boost the Australian healthcare workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic we’ve made changes to the presenting-in-person requirements for internationally qualified practitioners.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has introduced an online upload service to receive applications, forms and supporting documents as part of the response to the way individuals are registered in the context of COVID-19.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Perth. Read More
The current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak is a rapidly changing situation.Read More
Two people who carried out invasive dental treatment on a person and falsely claimed to be dentists have been convicted in a Sydney court.Read More
Registered health practitioners play a vital role in treating and containing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).Read More
Amendments to the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (National Law) requirements on mandatory notifications came into effect on 1 March 2020. Read More
An ambitious Strategy from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health experts, regulators and health organisations committed to embedding cultural safety into the health system will be released tomorrow.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) invites dental practitioners and stakeholders to attend information forums about scope of practice in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth in March.Read More
The National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have today published an advance copy of the revised mandatory notification guidelines (the guidelines) and supporting resources.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards have welcomed two new policy directions from the COAG Health Council which reinforce that Ahpra and National Boards are to prioritise public protection in the work of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Scheme).Read More
An advance copy of the revised Scope of practice guidelines has been published by the Dental Board of Australia (the Board).Read More
A profession-specific statistical summary and a report from the Chair that covers the work of the Dental Board of Australia (the Board) over the 12 months to 30 June 2019 is now available online.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia’s revised Scope of practice registration standard will take effect from mid-2020 after it was approved at this month's meeting of the Council of Australia Governments (COAG) Health Council (CHC).Read More
The State Administrative Tribunal has found that a Western Australian dentist engaged in professional misconduct by practising as a dentist without appropriate professional indemnity insurance.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and National Boards have published a new guide to help registered health practitioners understand and meet their obligations when using social media.Read More
Are you in your final year of an approved program of study to become a dental practitioner?Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and National Boards have released results from a social research project aimed at helping us understand perceptions about us and our work.Read More
Simplified logos for AHPRA and the National Boards will be rolled out over coming months.Read More
Keeping patients safe from infection is everyone’s responsibility.Read More
Dental practitioners wishing to renew their registration on time must do so by 30 November 2019.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for dental practitioners for 2019/20.Read More
Public consultations are underway to boost patient safety across Australia.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia, in partnership with the Medical, Nursing and Midwifery, Paramedicine and Podiatry Boards of Australia, has opened consultation on the draft Guidelines for registered health practitioners and students in relation to blood borne viruses (the draft guidelines).Read More
A former Northern Territory dentist has been reprimanded and disqualified from holding or applying for registration until 1 July 2020 for professional misconduct after he inappropriately prescribed medication to a family member and himself.Read More
Australia’s health regulators have reminded health practitioners about their responsibility to support public health programs, including vaccination. Read More
A Victorian woman has been convicted in a New South Wales Court for charges laid by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).Read More
As part of the World Oral Health Day, the Dental Board of Australia (the Board) is recognising the important role dental practitioners play protecting the public through the delivery of safe care.Read More
A new resource to help practitioners understand their legal obligations when using titles in health advertising is now available.Read More
A profession-specific annual report summary that looks into the work of the Dental Board of Australia over the year to 30 June 2018 has now been published.Read More
A registered dentist in Victoria has been reprimanded by a tribunal after being found to have engaged in professional misconduct.Read More
A tribunal has found that disqualified dentist, Mr Randeep Singh Dhillon, has engaged in professional misconduct after being found guilty of fraud while he was a practising dental practitioner.Read More
Dental practitioners have until 30 November 2018 to renew their registration on time.Read More
Changes to the national Register of practitioners will make it easier to access public information about health practitioners across Australia.Read More
A New South Wales man was today convicted and fined $11,250 for falsely representing that he was authorised or qualified to practise as a dentist and $18,750 for performing restricted dental acts. He was also ordered to pay approximately $19,950 in costs.Read More
The Board has published updated frequently asked questions (FAQ) to answer common queries that you might have about this transition phase.Read More
Since the start of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Scheme), the Dental Board of Australia (the Board) has moved incrementally from the prescriptive requirements for scope of practice to implement changes that encourage a responsive, risk-based approach that aligns with the Regulatory principles of the National Scheme.Read More
The Occupational English Test (OET) will be publishing test results in an updated format soon.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for dental practitioners for 2018/19.Read More
We're interested in what you think of the Board's proposal to close the Public Sector Dental Workforce Scheme (PSDWS) and the retirement of the associated guideline.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) invites experienced parties to develop and deliver Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety training by either a sole supplier who can deliver services nationally or a panel of suppliers locally.Read More
Applications are being sought from health practitioners who hold registration with one of the 15 regulated health professions as well as active and engaged consumers or community advisors.Read More
This week, a landmark commitment is being launched to help achieve equity in health outcomes between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and other Australians to close the gap by 2031.Read More
A Victorian court has convicted a man and fined him $65,000 plus $25,000 in costs for unlawfully claiming to be a dental specialist and performing restricted dental acts on two patients.Read More
A new tool to help practitioners and advertisers understand their obligations about using testimonials and reviews to advertise regulated health services is now available.Read More
Have you started your first year of dental studies? If the answer is yes, the Dental Board of Australia (the Board) has information on what you need to know about your regulatory obligations as a student.Read More
Some AHPRA offices will be closed on Monday 7 May 2018 due to public holidays.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) has been considering the relevance and appropriateness of revalidation for dental practitioners. Read More
National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) are consulting on future accreditation arrangements from mid-2019, when the current term of assignment of accreditation functions ends. Read More
The Dental Board of Australia has published a consultation paper on the draft guideline for informing a National Board about where you practise. Read More
National Boards and AHPRA have started a process to consider accreditation arrangements from mid-2019, when the current term of assignment of accreditation functions ends.Read More
We’re interested in what you think of the Dental Board of Australia’s (the Board) proposed changes to Scope of practice registration standard and Guidelines for scope of practice.Read More
AHPRA ACT office will be closed on Friday 2 February 2018 due to office relocation.Read More
Stakeholders interested in how regulated health services are advertised have met to discuss how to advertise responsibly and comply with the National Law1 advertising requirements.Read More
The dental health workforce grew by 3% over the past year, to 22,383 total registrants, according to data released today in the 2016/17 annual report published by AHPRA and the National Boards.Read More
Dental practitioners have until 30 November to renew their registration on time.Read More
Are you about to graduate soon and start your career as a dental practitioner? The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) has developed a video especially for you.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia has published a fact sheet on the use of teeth whitening products by dental practitioners.Read More
Call for applications for appointment to state and territory committees of the Dental Board of Australia.Read More
Final-year students who will soon complete an approved program of study can go online now to apply for registration before they graduate.Read More
Tribunal dismisses proceeding brought by a former registered dentist against the Dental Board of Australia relating to her application for registration.Read More
A Revised List of recognised dental specialties, related specialist titles, and definitions has been published by the Dental Board.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for dental practitioners for 2017/18.Read More
Senior leaders from the Dental Board, AHPRA and Australian Dental Association (ADA) met to discuss how notifications are managed in the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme.Read More
Registered practitioners are reminded to check, correct and comply with their professional and legal advertising obligations.Read More
As part of the World Oral Health Day 2017, the Dental Board of Australia (the Board) is launching a video for dental practitioners: An overview of your obligations as a registered dental practitioner.Read More
A profession-specific annual report summary that looks into the work of the Dental Board of Australia over the year to 30 June 2016 has now been published.Read More
A dental practitioner has been disqualified for two years and six months and ordered to pay the Dental Board of Australia’s (the Board) costs fixed at $90,000 after a tribunal found him guilty of professional misconduct and unprofessional conduct. Read More
The Western Australian State Administrative Tribunal (the tribunal) has reprimanded Miss Natasha Abel and suspended her dental registration for professional misconduct.Read More
Individual annual report summaries for each state and territory, offering insights into how the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme is operating across Australia, have now been published.Read More
The Board has updated information for dental hygienists, dental therapists and oral health therapists, including frequently asked questions (FAQ). Read More
The Board recently approved a new program of study - the University of Sydney’s Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Surgery) program, which will take effect from 1 January 2017.Read More
A school dental therapist has had her registration cancelled after acting outside her scope of practice and providing inadequate or inappropriate treatment over a seven year period.Read More
The Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council (Ministerial Council) has recently endorsed Guidance for National Boards: Applications to the Ministerial Council for approval of endorsements in relation to scheduled medicines under section 14 of the National Law1 (the Guidance). Read More
AHPRA’s Tasmanian office will be closed to the public on Friday 18 November 2016 and will reopen on Monday 21 November 2016 at a new location. The office will continue to be located in Hobart.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) is releasing this public consultation paper on the proposed entry level competencies (the proposed competencies) for endorsement for conscious sedation. Read More
The Dental Board of Australia intensified its focus on infection prevention and control requirements for registered dental practitioners during 2015/16, according to information released by AHPRA today in its 2015/16 annual report. Read More
The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) have published the health profession agreement (HPA) for 2016-20.Read More
Today, the Dental Board of Australia (the Board) has launched its first ever video for patients to help make sure they are getting safe care from their dental practitioners.Read More
A new video explains online renewal of registration which is now open for dental practitioners.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) today published further information to help registered health practitioners to better understand their advertising obligations.Read More
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) reprimanded Dr Ayu Abdullah and found she had engaged in professional misconduct and unprofessional conduct, after her treatment of a patient was found to be ‘of an ongoing poor standard.’ Read More
The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for dental practitioners for 2016/17.Read More
The Board is looking to develop an outcome based assessment model for overseas trained dental specialists applying for specialist registration in Australia.Read More
Call for applications for appointment to the Dental Board of Australia’s list of approved members for equivalence assessment panelsRead More
In December 2015, the Board published a revised registration standard for professional indemnity insurance (PII) arrangements that takes effect from today.Read More
From 1 July 2016, the Board will assess all applications from overseas-qualified applicants for specialist registration.Read More
The Board has published new entry-level competencies for dental specialists. Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has received a letter from the Queensland Government, formally notifying of the determination of fees to be paid from AHPRA to the Queensland Office of the Health Ombudsman (OHO) for 2015-2016. Read More
The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) has released its report for 2014/15.Read More
Call for applications for appointment to the Dental Board of Australia’s list of approved members for assessment panelsRead More
The Board has published important information on how it intends to assess applications for specialist registration from overseas trained dentists.Read More
A tribunal has reprimanded a dentist and removed his name from the register of practitioners.Read More
Local reports have today been released for each state and territory on Australia’s regulatory scheme for health practitioners, providing a unique insight on local outcomes within a national scheme.Read More
The revised registration standard for continuing professional development (CPD) has been in effect since 1 December 2015.Read More
Dental Board of Australia member recognised in Australia Day honours.Read More
A new video and an accompanying infographic explaining the Australia-wide scheme that is in place to protect members of the public were launched today by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).Read More
A revised registration standard for Professional indemnity insurance (PII) arrangements has today been published by the Dental Board of Australia.Read More
Read this important information that explains what you need to know.Read More
Revised registration standards for Continuing professional development (CPD) and Recency of Practice take effect today. Read More
Dental practitioners have until 30 November to renew their registration to avoid paying a late fee.Read More
There are health practitioners with a history of substance misuse who have restrictions placed on their registration. These restrictions are generally designed to keep the public safe while the practitioner remains in practice.Read More
The 2014/15 National Scheme annual report, including a report from the Board, has been published. Read More
The Dental Board of Australia releases its latest communique. Read More
The Dental Board of Australia (the Dental Board) together with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) hosted a forum on Thursday 22 October 2015 with some of our key partners to focus our attention on effective infection prevention and control by dental practitioners.Read More
Revised registration standards for continuing professional development (CPD) and recency of practice have today been published by the Dental Board of Australia (the Board), which regulates Australia’s 21,000 registered dental practitioners.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia's revised Conscious Sedation Registration Standard is in effect from today.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) have published the health profession agreement (HPA) for 2015/16.Read More
Online renewal of registration is now open for dental practitioners registered in Australia.Read More
Are your contact details up to date? Registration renewal reminders will be sent to registrants soon.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for dental practitioners for 2015/16.Read More
A man who pretended to be a dentist in Victoria today pleaded guilty to the 17 charges filed against him by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Read More
The Chair of the Dental Board of Australia and the President of the Dental Council of NSW have written to practitioners to remind them of their infection control obligations under the National Law.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia and AHPRA have published a fact sheet outlining the infection control requirements for dental practitioners. Read More
The Dental Board of Australia and AHPRA have created ‘Tips for dental patients’ to help members of the public make sure they are getting safe care from their dental practitioner. Read More
Australia’s health regulators are working in partnership to enforce infection control standards in dental practice and take action to manage risk to patients. Read More
Revised English language and criminal history standards take effect from today.Read More
AHPRA is calling for people who have been treated by unregistered individuals in Melbourne’s northern suburbs to come forward, amid concerns about sub-standard dental care and poor infection control. Read More
AHPRA has charged a man who is not registered or qualified in Australia with pretending to be a dentist and allegedly providing dental treatment to people in Victoria.Read More
Dental Board of Australia member recognised in Queen's Birthday honours.Read More
A revised criminal history registration standard will come in to effect for all registrants from 1 July 2015. Read More
Revised English language skills registration standards take effect from 1 July for all registrants.Read More
National Boards and AHPRA are seeking feedback through an online survey on the regulatory principles that were launched in July last year.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) invites applications from experienced dentists with specialist registration in oral surgery or oral maxillofacial surgery interested in being included on an approved list of potential members for appointment to the Oral Surgery Panel. Read More
We are making changes to our websites to make sure that your information is kept safe.Read More
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has reprimanded and fined Dr Ari Masters and imposed conditions on his registration for unprofessional conduct.Read More
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has found that Dr Patrick O’Brien behaved in a way that constituted unsatisfactory professional conduct, and ordered him to not reapply for registration as a health practitioner.Read More
The Adelaide office will be closed for relocation from Thursday 19 February 2015 and will re-open on Monday 23 February 2015 at 12.00pm.Read More
AHPRA and National Boards to introduce hair testing for all practitioners with substance related impairment.Read More
A new procedure for checking international criminal history that provides greater public protection takes effect today. Read More
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has cancelled Dr John Ham’s registration from 12 December 2014 and disqualified him from applying for registration for six months from that date.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia has published a report of its work in regulating the dental professions in the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme during 2013/14.Read More
Dental practitioners have less than two weeks to renew their registration with the Dental Board of Australia to avoid paying a late fee.Read More
From early 2015, National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) will implement a new procedure for checking international criminal history. Read More
AHPRA and the National Boards have released their 2013/14 Annual Report on the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme.Read More
Applications are now sought for appointments to upcoming vacancies for chairs (from practitioner members), practitioner members and community members. Read More
Call for applications for dental practitioners to join the Dental Board of Australia's list of approved persons for appointment to panels.Read More
Victorian man, Mr Adel Abraham, last week pleaded guilty to 12 counts of carrying out dental acts that are restricted by law and one count of pretending to be a registered dentist. Read More
Online renewal of registration to practise in Australia is now open for dental practitioners. Read More
The Board and AHPRA publish the Health Profession Agreement for 2014/2015.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia has announced the registration fees for dental practitioners for 2014/15. Read More
Today we have launched new homepage designs across all our websites.Read More
Registered health practitioners using the AHPRA portal can now request a Certificate of Registration Status (CoRS) online.Read More
The National Boards are calling for feedback on guidelines on the regulatory management of health practitioners with blood borne infectious diseases.Read More
On 1 July 2014 all Boards and AHPRA launched refreshed regulatory principles for regulating in the public interest. It also marked our 4th birthday and new arrangements in Qld.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia's revised Scope of practice registration standard is in effect from today.Read More
The Board releases its latest newsletter. Read More
Applications are sought from registered and experienced dentists to the following committees of the Dental Board of Australia (the Board):Read More
Call for applications for registered and experienced dentists to join the Dental Board of Australia Registration and Notification Committees.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia has published an email sent to practitioners about the recently released scope of practice registration standard and associated guidelines. Read More
Board publishes Scope of practice registration standard and guidelines to come in to effect 30 June.Read More
Updated Advertising guidelines published today by National Boards.Read More
Feedback is sought on a review of Dental Board of Australia registration standards and guidelines. Read More
Revised guidelines and code of conduct, and a new social media policy, come into effect for all dental practitioners today.Read More
The AHPRA Northern Territory office has reopenedRead More
The National Board has released its quarterly registration data. Read More
The National Boards have published revised guidelines and codes of conduct, and a new social media policy, which come into effect from mid-March.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia and the Dental Council (New Zealand) have released a joint communique on the project to develop lists of 'competencies' for the recognised dental specialties.Read More
The Board and AHPRA publish their 2013/14 health profession agreement.Read More
The National Board is reminding dental practitioners to renew registration by 30 November.Read More
The 2012/13 National Scheme Annual Report, which includes a report from the Dental Board of Australia, has been published.Read More
Community and health practitioner feedback is sought on the English language skills and criminal history registration standards which are now under review. Read More
Final-year students can go online now to apply for registration as a dental practitioner before they graduate.Read More
New consultation on international criminal history checksRead More
The Dental Board of Australia announces that online renewal of registration is now open.Read More
Independent study by University of Sydney researchers: Community expectations & experiences of health complaints & notifications processes.Read More
Dental Board of Australia sets fees for 2013/14.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué. Read More
The Community Reference Group membership has been announced. The group will advise AHPRA and the National Boards on engaging with communities.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia releases a public consultation paper: Scope of practice registration standard and guidelines.Read More
AHPRA and the National Boards have published their submissions to the Victorian parliamentary inquiry into the performance of AHPRA.Read More
Media release - National Boards are consulting on a draft social media policy and revised guidelines on advertising and mandatory reporting.Read More
This consultation paper seeks feedback on the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme - Data access and research policy. Read More
Call for Nominations or Expressions of Interest to join Committees of the Dental Board of Australia. Read More
Read more about AHPRA's work in health practitioner regulation in the latest AHPRA Report.Read More
Applications are open for the National Scheme Community Reference Group. Read More
For the first time Australians now have immediate access to a comprehensive, easily searchable national list of approved programs of study for health practitioners.Read More
Call for Nominations or Expressions of Interest to join Victorian Committees of the Dental Board of Australia.Read More
Time is running out for dental practitioners to renew their registration which is due by 30 November.Read More
AHPRA has partnered with Consumers Health Forum Australia to hold a series of community forums for members of the public to learn about health practitioner regulation. Read More
The annual report of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the National Boards has been published. Read More
National Board and AHPRA increase transparency and publish Health Profession Agreement.Read More
Students of programs leading to registration as a dental practitioner who will graduate soon can go online now to apply for registration.Read More
Dental practitioners are urged to renew registration online and by 30 November.Read More
The National Boards' preliminary consultation on social media will be followed by a public consultation phase.Read More
The Dental Board of Australia welcomes a Health Workforce Australia report on scope of practice for oral health practitioners.Read More
Health ministers have announced changes to the membership of the 10 National Boards originally appointed in 2009. Read More
Consultation open on options for refining international criminal history checks used to assess applications for registration, closes 17 August 2012. Read More
Students about to graduate as health practitioners are urged to go online to apply early for registration and smooth the path from study to work. Read More
The Dental Board of Australia release guidance on when to be registered. Read More
Statement from the Dental Board of Australia The Dental Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué. Read More
Statement from the Dental Board of Australia Dental Practitioners Urged to Renew Registration Online and On Time Read More
AHPRA and the National Boards release annual report. Read More
Statement from the Dental Board of Australia The Dental Board of Australia is currently consulting on the definition of “practice”. Read More
The Board, in partnership with AHPRA and the other national boards, has updated its website. Read More
AHPRA launches new online service for printing Certificate of Registration. Read More
Statement from the Dental Board of Australia The Dental Board of Australia urges all dental practitioners to renew on time. Read More
AHPRA launches new online registration service for students about to graduate. Read More
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