Where can I find dentist jobs in the Netherlands as a foreign dentist?

Dentist jobs in the Netherlands are widely available — there is a structural shortage across all 12 provinces. DentistBridge hand-matches foreign dentists with 2–4 vetted clinics rather than long job-board listings, covering both employed and self-employed (ZZP) positions. The service is free for dentists, and we support candidates who are still completing BIG registration or learning Dutch.

Do you charge dentists a fee?

No. DentistBridge is free for dentists — clinics pay our fee when a placement is successful.

I'm still learning Dutch — can I apply?

Yes. Many candidates apply 4–8 months before they reach B2. We help you time the application with your language progress.

Can I choose the city?

Yes. We work with clinics across all 12 provinces. The biggest opportunities are typically outside the Randstad metro area.

Do you have employed or ZZP positions?

Both. We help you decide which model fits your goals and find clinics offering the right structure.

Netherlands · Jobs

Dentist jobs in the Netherlands

We work with a vetted network of Dutch clinics actively hiring foreign dentists. Rather than spamming you with listings, we hand-match a small number of strong opportunities based on your profile, location preferences, and language progress.

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Step by step

How it works

Send your CV

Share your background, languages, and what kind of clinic you're looking for (city, hours, specialty, employed vs ZZP).

Pre-screening call

A 30-minute video call to understand your goals and answer your questions about working in the Netherlands.

Curated introductions

We introduce you to 2–4 vetted clinics that match your profile — never a long list of cold leads.

Offer & relocation

We support contract review, salary negotiation, BIG registration, and your full relocation.

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 — clinics pay our fee when a placement is successful.
I'm still learning Dutch — can I apply?: Yes. Many candidates apply 4–8 months before they reach B2. We help you time the application with your language progress.
Can I choose the city?: Yes. We work with clinics across all 12 provinces. The biggest opportunities are typically outside the Randstad metro area.
Do you have employed or ZZP positions?: Both. We help you decide which model fits your goals and find clinics offering the right structure.

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What to do next

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