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Course description

Prepare to work as a dentist in the Netherlands or Belgium. Practice job interviews, learn about local regulations, and train for daily situations in the clinic.

What you will learn

  • Communicate confidently with patients and colleagues in Dutch clinical settings
  • Conduct patient intake and explain treatments using appropriate vocabulary
  • Understand and discuss Dutch or Belgian healthcare regulations relevant to dentistry
  • Successfully handle a job interview for a dental position in the Netherlands or Belgium
  • Use Dutch in everyday situations in a dental clinic (appointments, emergencies, tools)
  • Read and complete common administrative and medical forms in Dutch
  • Recognize and use formal and informal registers appropriately
  • Gain cultural awareness specific to working in Dutch-speaking healthcare environments

Who is this course for?

  • Foreign-trained dentists preparing to work in the Netherlands or Belgium
  • Dentistry graduates applying for internships or residencies in Dutch-speaking clinics
  • EU and non-EU professionals needing to pass language or professional integration requirements
  • Dentists looking to improve their professional Dutch for clinical use
  • Anyone preparing for job interviews or workplace integration in a dental context

This course in short

  • You are prepared to work in the Netherlands.
  • You study with a mix of self study with assignments, and conversation classes.
  • Your personal teacher guides you and prepares your curriculum.
  • Follow your progress in our portal.

Learning method

You will learn through a combination of audio and video materials, real-life dental practice scenarios, and personalized classes tailored to your needs. You’ll meet your teacher for conversation sessions and receive self-study tasks, which your teacher will review and correct.

Learn more in less time

No one size fits all... we guide you every month with what you need to study.

Flexible conversation classes

During conversation classes of 60 minutes you train conversation and difficulties. (Minimum once per month).

Personal mentor

Your teacher measures your difficulties and adapts your tasks to your needs.

Flexible distance learning

Your teacher adapts your monthly tasks based on your progress and level.

Stay motivated with personal learning materials!

Your teacher adapts your plan every month and gives personal feedback on tasks.

Examples of some of the learning material you get with coLanguage lessons

Audio and video

Repeat your classes anywhere with our translated videos.

Examples of some of the exercise sheets you can do on coLanguage

Personalized worksheets

Personalized exercises adapted to your needs.

Example slide of a lesson presentation from one of the language courses in coLanguage

Online learning platform

Student translations and class presentations included.

Learn essential dental terms used daily in Dutch clinics to communicate clearly with patients and colleagues.

Practice polite greetings and how to collect patient details like name, age, and reason for visit in Dutch.

Understand how to ask about and explain common complaints such as toothache, sensitivity, and bleeding gums.

Learn to clearly describe treatments like cleanings, fillings, extractions, and root canals using professional Dutch vocabulary.

Practice questions regarding allergies, medications, and previous dental treatments to ensure safe care.

Master how to schedule, change, and confirm appointments with patients, both in person and by phone.

Become familiar with names and uses of common dental instruments and equipment in Dutch clinics.

Train how to advise patients on brushing, flossing, and other oral care routines in everyday language.

Learn to ask about and describe pain intensity, location, and type to understand patient symptoms fully.

Understand how to explain diagnostic procedures and their purposes clearly and reassuringly.

Practice presenting different treatment plans and discussing related costs and insurance matters common in the Netherlands.

Prepare for urgent situations such as injuries and bleeding, with the right vocabulary and quick responses.

Learn how to explain dental insurance, deductibles, and payment processes to patients in Dutch.

Train giving clear post-treatment care advice, tailored to Dutch clinical practices.

Use simplified language and calming phrases appropriate for children in the dental setting.

Build knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology vocabulary relevant to dentistry in Dutch.

Understand and explain informed consent, patient rights, and privacy laws (WGBO, AVG) in the Netherlands.

Practice case discussions, sharing patient information, and team communication following Dutch professional standards.

Learn the key legislation including the BIG-register and ethical guidelines for dental practice in the Netherlands.

Prepare for job interviews, learn how to find dental clinics, and understand registration and licensing requirements (BIG-register) in the Dutch dental field.

Dutch course Dentist

Start your lessons!

  1. Indicate your availability.
  2. Tell us your learning goals.
  3. Receive your lesson plan.
  4. Every month your teacher adapts your plan!
  5. Take as much conversation classes as much as you want (minimum 1 hour/month).
4.8/5 2k+ enrolled

This course includes

  • Personalized lessons 20+
  • Conversation classes Min. 1/month (flexible).
  • Level Any
  • Learning language Dutch
  • Certificate Yes
  • Duration Flexible

How to start your course?

1
Tell us your goals and availability

Study where and when you want. We assign you a teacher matching your schedule.

Personalized curriculum
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Learning plan

Your teacher will adapt this course plan based on your interest and difficulties.

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Start your course!

Take as much conversation classes as you want and study with personalized learning materials.

Enroll now!

Flexible prices, 1 curriculum

Your availability changes? So do our prices! Switch whenever you want.

Guided self-study

39.99£

/ month

  • Guidance by a personal teacher.
  • 1 conversation class / month (60 min.).
  • 4 personalized self-study classes.
  • Monthly revision of your learning plan.
  • Learning materials.

For companies

  • Contact us for a price quote.
  • Practice daily situations of your job.
  • Supervisors can follow progress.
  • Personalized learning plan.
  • Private classes or group classes.
More information

Learn with a professional and personal teacher

Your teacher is your mentor. You meet minimum once per month for conversation classes and he/she adapts your learning plan to your progress and interest.

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Monique M.

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Paul K.

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Maaike R.

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good and varied teaching material, Elena also pays close attention to pronunciation.
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Elena P.

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Followed 15 lessons with Marjolein V. and very satisfied with my progress. Marjolein explains clearly and the grammar and structure make me feel more confident to start a conversation later. She is patient and enthusiastic. Very happy with it.
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