Registration pathway self-assessment tool
If you are an oral health practitioner seeking registration in New Zealand for the first time, there are different pathways available.
This tool will help you identify the registration pathway most appropriate for your qualification and experience that could allow you to register in New Zealand.
This tool does not cover the new pathways that are available from 1 November 2026. You can read about the new registration pathways here.
New graduates
If you graduated from the University of Otago, Auckland University of Technology or Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in the last 12 months you can apply using this form.
Q1
Complete the question above to determine your potential registration pathway options