Dentists and dental specialists off national Skilled Occupation List

The Federal Government has removed "dentist" and "dental specialist" from the national Skilled Occupation List (SOL).

In a recent radio interview, Dr Hugo Sachs, Vice President, Australian Dental Association, said that it's the first step in dealing with the oversupply of dentists in Australia.

Applicants with recognised skills in these occupations may no longer apply for the Skilled Independent, Skilled Provisional and Graduate visas.

The ADA has been concerned about the number of dentists entering the Australian workforce and has lobbied for the removal of dentistry from the SOL for a number of years. The ADA commissioned a number of reports assessing oversupply issues in Australia, including the Review of Dental Workforce Supply 2020.

Further information: ADA News 3 July 2015