Where can I find dentist jobs in Belgium as a foreign dentist?

Belgium has a structural shortage of dentists across Flanders, Wallonia, and Brussels — qualified foreign dentists are in high demand. DentistBridge hand-matches candidates with 2–4 vetted Belgian clinics rather than running a public job board. Most positions are self-employed (zelfstandige / indépendant). The service is free for dentists; we recommend applying 4–6 months before your RIZIV/INAMI registration is finalised to align with clinic hiring windows.

Do you charge dentists a fee?

No. DentistBridge is free for dentists.

Do I need both Dutch and French?

Not necessarily. Most jobs are in one language. Brussels usually needs both at conversational level minimum.

Can I apply before recognition?

Yes — we recommend applying 4–6 months before your recognition completes so the timing aligns with the clinic's hiring window.

Employed or self-employed?

Most Belgian positions are self-employed. We help you understand both routes.

Belgium · Jobs

Dentist jobs in Belgium

We work with vetted clinics across all three Belgian regions. Whether your strongest language is Dutch, French, or English with a willingness to learn, we'll match you with practices that fit.

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Step by step

How it works

Send your CV

Share your background, languages, and preferred region (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels).

Pre-screening call

We learn about your goals and answer your questions about the Belgian system.

Curated introductions

We introduce you to 2–4 carefully matched clinics — quality over quantity.

Offer & relocation

Contract review, RIZIV/INAMI support, and help with housing, banking, and your move.

Why DentistBridge

Founder

Julius Segersteen

Swedish dentist · Practising in NL since 2015

Guidance from a dentist who understands both sides of the move.

Founder note

I started DentistBridge because I know how confusing it can feel to move abroad, register correctly and choose the right clinic. As a Swedish-trained dentist, clinic owner in the Netherlands and registered dentist in Belgium, I help European dentists make safer career decisions.

— Julius Segersteen, Founder

Swedish-trained dentist·Clinic owner (PHP Tandartsen) in the Netherlands·Registered in Belgium and the Netherlands

Founded by a dentist
Built and run by Julius Segersteen, a Swedish dentist practicing in the Netherlands since 2015.
Personal relocation experience
We understand the move first-hand — registration, housing, banking, language and cultural expectations.
BIG & RIZIV/INAMI guidance
Step-by-step support with Dutch BIG and Belgian RIZIV/INAMI registration routes.
Clinic matching
We match dentists with trusted clinics based on language, experience, goals and working style.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do you charge dentists a fee?: No. DentistBridge is free for dentists.
Do I need both Dutch and French?: Not necessarily. Most jobs are in one language. Brussels usually needs both at conversational level minimum.
Can I apply before recognition?: Yes — we recommend applying 4–6 months before your recognition completes so the timing aligns with the clinic's hiring window.
Employed or self-employed?: Most Belgian positions are self-employed. We help you understand both routes.

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