Swedish dentists
Dentist jobs for Swedish dentists in the Netherlands and Belgium
DentistBridge was founded by Julius Segersteen, a Swedish dentist who relocated to the Netherlands in 2015. We help Swedish-trained dentists move to the Netherlands or Belgium with first-hand experience of the journey.
Step by step
How it works
Automatic EU recognition
Your Swedish tandläkarlegitimation is automatically recognised across the EU under Directive 2005/36/EC. No re-study required.
Language preparation
Dutch (NL or Flanders), French (Wallonia), or German (Liège). Most clinics in Belgium now expect C1, while the Netherlands requires B2 for BIG registration.
Register (BIG or RIZIV)
BIG for the Netherlands or RIZIV/INAMI for Belgium. We handle document prep with you in Swedish/English.
Match & relocate
Hand-matched clinic introductions and full relocation support, including connecting you with our community of Swedish dentists already in NL/BE.
Founder
Julius Segersteen
Swedish dentist · Practising in NL since 2015
Guidance from a dentist who understands both sides of the move.
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.
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.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Is it really easier for Swedish dentists?
- Linguistically and culturally, yes — most Swedes pick up Dutch fast, and the Scandinavian working style fits the Dutch and Belgian dental culture well.
- Is the pay better than in Sweden?
- Generally yes, especially as a self-employed dentist in the Netherlands or Belgium. Tax structures differ — we help you compare net income realistically.
- Can I keep my Swedish legitimation while abroad?
- Yes. Many of our dentists keep their Swedish registration active in case they ever want to return.
- Will I have other Swedes around?
- Yes — there's a real community of Swedish (and other Scandinavian) dentists in both countries, and we connect you in.
Next steps
What to do next
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