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The answers to the most frequently asked questions.

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  • BIG-registration 5
  • Financials 1
  • Life in Holland 11
  • Other 3
  • The BGB program 16
  • The Dutch language 11
  • Work in Holland 30

BIG-registration

What if I want to register in the BIG with a diploma from outside the EEA?
Can I work in the Netherlands without a BIG-registration?
Which documents do I need to register in the BIG?
How long does the process of the BIG-registration normally take?
What is a BIG registration?

Financials

What makes working with BGB financially attractive?

Life in Holland

Can I also enter your program together with my spouse/children?
Can I choose where I would like to live?
Is it difficult to get a rental apartment and will you help me with this?
Is it true that Dutch people are open and direct in their communication?
Is it easy to make friends in the Netherlands?
What is the average cost of living in the Netherlands?
A Transparent Note for Dentists Considering BGB
How does the pension system in the Netherlands work?
How does childcare in the Netherlands work?
How does Dutch health insurance work?
What are the different provinces in the Netherlands?

Other

A Transparent Note for Dentists Considering BGB
Why Intuition and Trust Are the Key to Great Teams
What does BGB stand for?

The BGB program

How many new groups start every year?
How long is the period of collaboration?
Is it possible to specialize during the first years of our collaboration?
What kind of employment contract will I get with the dental clinic?
Is it important to have work experience as a dentist?
Can I also enter your program together with my spouse/children?
Do I need a good level of English to participate?
Can I enter the BGB program if I'm a dentist from outside the EU?
Are there any costs involved for me?
What happens if I don't pass the language exam the first time?
A Transparent Note for Dentists Considering BGB
What does BGB stand for?
What makes working with BGB financially attractive?
BGB visits Lisbon for recruitment events
What do we look for in a dentist?
Working as an EU dentist in the Netherlands

The Dutch language

What is the Dutch Language Exam for Medical Professionals?
Where does the Dutch course of BGB take place?
Can I combine the language course with my job?
What level of Dutch do I need to work in the Netherlands?
Will I learn dentistry-related vocabulary?
The new AKV exam
AKV test or Dutch language exam for medical professionals?
BGB Academy Westerbork
How long is the BGB language course?
Do I have to learn Dutch since everyone speaks English in the Netherlands?
Is Dutch a difficult language to learn?
What is a B2+ language level?

Work in Holland

Do you only have dental clinics in the countryside?
Is a dentist obligated to do emergency shifts when working in a Dutch dental clinic?
Does a clinic offer to pay for professional education? Is it common?
Is it necessary to become a specialist to do more complex treatments at the clinic?
Is it necessary to follow a specialization in endodontics to be able to perform it?
How many holidays do I have per year?
Can I get a car to make my way to the dental clinic?
Can I keep working at the same clinic after our collaboration finishes?
Is it possible to change clinics during our collaboration?
Is it possible to start my own dental clinic in the Netherlands?
Do I need a professional liability insurance when I start working in a Dutch dental clinic?
Where will you work as a dentist in the Netherlands?
A Transparent Note for Dentists Considering BGB
Why Intuition and Trust Are the Key to Great Teams
Dutch Work Culture: What to Expect in a Dental Practice
Salary for a dentist in the Netherlands
Portuguese dentists Rogério & Mariana about their family life in Holland
The 30% Ruling for Dentists in the Netherlands: What You Need to Know
Greek Dentists: 3 Key Tips for Starting a career in the Netherlands
Spanish dentist David working in the Netherlands
Dentists from Spain: kickstart your career abroad
Is there a shortage of dentists in the Netherlands?
12 reasons why you should work as a dentist in the Netherlands
Dental care in the Netherlands: 7 facts about the Dutch dental world
What cultural differences can I expect in a Dutch dental clinic?
Do I have to follow a radiology course if I work in the Netherlands?
How to develop your Dutch dentistry career?
What are the specializations and differentiations in Dutch Dentistry?
How much time do I have to perform a dental treatment in the Netherlands?
What are the prices for dental treatments in the Netherlands?
Is my implantology diploma recognized in the Netherlands?
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