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Dentist
As at September 2026, Dentist (ANZSCO 252312) has 223 EOIs in the subclass 491 pool. Latest state cut-offs: 491 at 85 points (15 January 2026). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.
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Latest Dentist invitation rounds & points
Subclass 491
Stable85pts
15 Jan 2026
Unchanged · 2 rounds so far this FY
85–95 pts over last 3 roundsⓘ
Subclass 189 wait estimates · — EOI pool
Not enough recent rounds to compute a wait estimate for this subclass.
189 rank can be estimated from points and DOE; 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 are selected by each jurisdiction under its own policy and priorities, so a national EOI queue rank doesn't apply.
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Is my points score enough for Dentist?
Can I get invited for Dentist with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Dentist in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Dentist if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
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Cut-offs & capacity
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 4 data points
Points Summary
Highest
95
Lowest
85
Average
90
Across 4 federal rounds
Point Reality Gauge
EOI minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (95)
Key Insights for Dentist
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Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds, though the next round can still move with round size and EOI pool changes.
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3 rounds so far in FY25-26. Dentist has been invited in 3 invitation rounds this financial year. The round count alone doesn't indicate future demand or guarantee invitations.
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A profile of the invited
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Dentist EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Dentist?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 223 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
80
At 95+ pts
37
Below Cutoff
186
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
223
MoM Change
+3 (1.4%)
Peak Month
Dec 25 (249)
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 09/2026 snapshot
Counts may differ from the EOI pool total. "Month Submitted" reflects the last submission date, and the Qlik data model may distribute EOIs across multiple months. Use this chart for relative distribution, not absolute queue sizes.
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In Queue
223
Oldest Waiting
Sep 24
Total Invited
103
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
30
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Jun 25 (36)
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Dentist round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
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| 1 Feb 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 95 | — | — | in_state | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 491 | VICCommunity | 85 | — | 💰75000 | onshore | |
| 9 Oct 2025 | 491 | VICCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Mar 2024 | 491 | VICCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore |
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Dentist 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Dentist for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
50EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
11(22%)
31M Trend
↑ 1075%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
62EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
10(16%)
31M Trend
↑ 1767%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
42EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
7(17%)
31M Trend
↑ 325%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
39EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
6(15%)
31M Trend
↑ 700%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
63EOIs
Healthcare and Social Assistance
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
7(11%)
31M Trend
↑ 1060%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
23EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
3(13%)
31M Trend
↑ 1000%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
10EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
2(20%)
31M Trend
↑ 900%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
17EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥95
3(18%)
31M Trend
↑ 700%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Dentist visa grants
How many Dentist visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 74 skilled visas went to Dentist main applicants, the 132nd most of 581 occupations. Most came through regional state nomination (491: 41) and regional employer sponsorship (494: 18).
25-26* is provisional: the full year to June 2026 from a Home Affairs data release. Hover for the figures; the official release is expected in late 2026.
| Visa | Share of total | 2024-25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | −24% | ||
55% | 41 | −29% | |
24% | 18 | −50% | |
20% | 15 | — | |
0% | 0 | — | |
0% | 0 | — |
494 includes the closed 187 (peak 32 in 2019-20). 491 includes the closed 489 (peak 26 in 2019-20). — means last year had fewer than 20 grants. Tap a colour to show or hide its line. The grey area is the total.
Show the numbers for every year
| Year | Total | 186 | 190 | 491 | 189 | 494 |
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| 2015-16 | 89 | 10 | 19 | 11 | 44 | 5 |
| 2016-17 | 87 | 20 | 32 | 5 | 2 | 28 |
| 2017-18 | 75 | 17 | 25 | 14 | 1 | 18 |
| 2018-19 | 76 | 23 | 16 | 20 | 0 | 17 |
| 2019-20 | 85 | 7 | 7 | 36 | 1 | 34 |
| 2020-21 | 49 | 2 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 15 |
| 2021-22 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 10 |
| 2022-23 | 75 | 5 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 16 |
| 2023-24 | 97 | 3 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 36 |
| 2024-25 | 74 | 15 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 18 |
Where they were granted
Nominated by, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Dentist 491 grants compares with its usual share of all 491 grants.
- 1SAMore than usual27% · usually 20%11
- 2QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare9
- 3VICToo few to saytoo few to compare6
- 4TASToo few to saytoo few to compare5
- 5WAToo few to saytoo few to compare4
- 6NSWToo few to saytoo few to compare3
- 7ACTToo few to saytoo few to compare3
- 8NTToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- More than usual (1.3× or more)
- About usual
- Less than usual (under 0.75×)
- Too few to say (under 10)
Who was granted
Country of citizenship, 2022-23 to 2024-25 combined.
- 1India25.6%
- 2Malaysia14.2%
- 3United Kingdom10.2%
- 4Singapore9.3%
- 5Canada8.5%
Data: July 2015 to June 2025, main applicants only. Occupation is recorded only for main applicants in the Skill stream, so partner, parent, business and 858 visas can't appear here, and temporary visas such as 482 aren't in this data. Source: Department of Home Affairs, BP0068 (CC BY). The views expressed are those of ImmiTrend and not necessarily those of the Department.
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Common questions about Dentist
What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Dentist?
For Dentist: subclass 491 was last invited at 85 points (15 January 2026).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Dentist?
Subclass 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 invitations are issued by each state and territory under its own policy and priorities — not by national EOI queue order. ImmiTrend's Check My Score compares your points, English, salary, partner status, onshore/offshore status and NAATI against community-reported invited samples for Dentist. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Dentist for 190/491?
Dentist has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, VIC, WA. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How often are Dentist invitation rounds held?
Subclass 189: no federal rounds have been held yet in FY2026-27; the most recent was on 4 June 2026, and in FY2025-26 there were 3 federal rounds (21 August 2025, 13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026), with Dentist invited in none of them. State nominations in FY2025-26: subclass 190 invitations on 1 round date and subclass 491 on 2 round dates (VIC, WA; 85–95 points).
How many Dentist visas were granted in 2024-25?
74 main applicants: 41 through 491, 18 through 494 and 15 through 186.
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Related:Guide: check your 189 invitation chancesFirst 189 round of 2026-27, October update: every occupation’s projected cutoff189 invitation chances
Last updated 30 September 2026Sources:OfficialEstimated
Community-reported and estimated figures are indicative and may be incomplete — treat them as a guide, not a guarantee. Official figures come from Home Affairs / SkillSelect.
General information only — not migration advice.
Compiled by ImmiTrend from official SkillSelect data.