Dentist (NT)

Education and Training:

To become a dentist you have to study dentistry at university. To get into these courses you usually need to pass your NTCE. Prerequisite subjects, or assumed knowledge, in one or more of English, mathematics, higher level mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics and geology are normally required. Entry is highly competitive, and you usually need to sit selection tests and attend an interview. The various universities have different prerequisites and some have flexible entry requirements. Contact the universities you are interested in for more information as requirements may change.

There are no suitable courses available in the NT. The following courses are offered interstate.

Degree Courses:

Griffith University (QLD) - Gold Coast Campus:

Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science, 3 years full time, followed by a graduate diploma in dentistry, 2 years full time

La Trobe University (VIC) - Bendigo Campus:

Bachelor of Health Sciences in Dentistry/Master of Dentistry, 5 years full time

University of Adelaide - North Terrace Campus:

Bachelor of Dental Surgery, 5 years full time

University of Melbourne - Parkville Campus:

Bachelor of Dental Science, 5 years full time

University of Queensland - St Lucia Campus:

Bachelor of Dental Science, 5 years full time

University of Western Australia - Crawley Campus:

Bachelor of Dental Science, 5 years full time

Additional Information:

Dentists must be registered with the Dental Board of the state or territory in which they intend to work.

The above degrees are accepted by registration authorities throughout Australia and in New Zealand.

Related Courses:

There are no courses currently linked to this job for this state/territory. Please try another state/territory.

Employment Opportunities:

Most dentists work in private practice. Some are also employed within the state or territory government and a few seek posts in the Australian Defence Force. Opportunities for careers in teaching and research also exist, mainly within the universities and institutes for dental research.

Demand for dental services depends upon demographic factors such as the size and age of the population, the general economic climate, the extent of private health cover and public awareness of new services available. Demand for dentists in the public sector depends upon government funding policies.

It is a medium-sized occupation with very good employment prospects. There is a high demand for dentists in the public sector.