Relocation
Relocation support for dentists moving to the Netherlands or Belgium
Moving abroad is the part of the journey that surprises most dentists. We help you navigate everything beyond the clinic: housing, registration, banking, schools, and settling in with your family.
Step by step
How it works
Pre-arrival planning
A clear checklist of what to prepare in your home country: documents, translations, finances, and language milestones.
Arrival & registration
Help with BSN (NL) or rijksregisternummer (BE), municipal registration, and your first appointments.
Housing & banking
Trusted referrals for rental agencies, mortgage brokers, and Dutch/Belgian bank account setup.
Family & integration
Schools, healthcare insurance, language schools, partner job search support, and a community of other relocated dentists.

Founder
Julius Segersteen
Swedish dentist · Practising in NL since 2015
Why DentistBridge
A dentist-led bridge between Europe, the Netherlands, and Belgium
“I know how complex it can feel to move abroad as a dentist. DentistBridge was created to make that journey clearer, safer, and more personal.”
Founded by a dentist
Built and run by Julius Segersteen, a Swedish dentist practising in the Netherlands since 2015.
Personal relocation experience
We know the move first-hand — registration, BSN, housing, banking, and the cultural fit.
BIG & RIZIV/INAMI guidance
Step-by-step help with Dutch BIG and Belgian RIZIV/INAMI registration from start to approval.
Clinic matching
A vetted network of trusted clinics across the Netherlands and Belgium matched to your profile.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Do you help with housing?
- We don't rent houses ourselves, but we share a vetted list of relocation agents and brokers, and we coach you on rental viewings and Dutch/Belgian housing contracts.
- What about my partner and children?
- We support your whole move — schools (international and local), partner career resources, and family healthcare insurance.
- Will I get a tax-friendly status?
- In the Netherlands, the 30% ruling significantly reduces tax for qualifying expats. In Belgium, the new expat regime can apply to qualifying international hires.
- How much does it cost?
- Our placement service is free for dentists (clinics pay our fee). Third-party costs (translations, language courses, moving) are explained transparently in your plan.
Next steps
What to do next
- 01Apply nowTell us your target country and timeline. We build a relocation plan around your clinic match.Go
- 02Explore the NetherlandsLearn about Dutch licensing, salary, and lifestyle before you decide.Go
- 03Explore BelgiumCompare the Belgian pathway — bilingual, central, and often more affordable.Go
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Ready to take the next step?
Share your background with us. We'll come back within one business day with concrete next steps for your registration, clinic match, and relocation.