How do I register as a dentist in The Netherlands

As a foreign (non European) qualified dentist (or other healthcare worker) you will need to register with the Dutch Health Authorities.
The B.I.G registration process applies to all healthcare practitioners working, or planning to work, in The Netherlands.
This video is a simplified breakdown of understanding how to approach the process of having your foreign qualification acknowledged by the B.I.G Register, and ultimately emigrate and work in The Netherlands if you are a dentist, doctor nurse etc.

My website:

Receive registration document and my tips and advice on the process:
(follow the link on my website)

BIG website:

International registration for non-European, foreign qualified healthcare workers wanting to work in The Netherlands:

Application form to start the registration process (only in Dutch - alternatively receive document in english on my website)

Nuffic:

Babel:

ACTA:

Work under supervision is allowed, read carefully:

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[Salwaty]

⁠ Thank you very much for the quick response

[angelaedlynjacob]

Hope u will make a video on how to work under supervision before getting registered soon

[MrCavid]

Hello. I am writing to you from Azerbaijan. I graduated from the faculty of dentistry in Azerbaijan. Then, I received specialization training in Pediatric Dentistry in Turkey and became a Specialist Pediatric Dentist. I am currently studying Dutch. I want to be a dental hygienist in the Netherlands. What can I do to become a dental hygienist in the Netherlands? Which exams should I pass? I would be very happy if you could help me. Thank you.

[Mahendrarathore-gj]

Sir, iam having a gap in my work experience for 3 years. Currently living in Ireland and i did my bds from India. I practiced dentistry from 2017 june to till 2020

[Maaleeso]

Hello Dr reynhard
I’m an Egyptian dentist who is planning on immigrating to the Netherlands to continue my career there.
I just found out that starting from January 2024, the AKV test won’t be required.
So do you recommend I reach a B2+ level first then apply my documents to the BIG and apply for the BI Toest ?

[parthkhatri]

Can you share process for Belgium as Indian dentist.

[canguzeller]

Hello, I finished physiotherapy in Bulgaria. What should i do to register big .Do I just have to go to the language course and get a b2 certificate?

[BubbleKhaos]

Hi! Thank you for all the info you are sharing!
I am a dentist from Chile and I dream of working in Europe. I have a doubt about the documents sent by mail, do they have to be in Dutch and with a certified translation? Or they can be sent in English (I guess that has to be certified too since my native language is Spanish)

[yelaineperez]

*Great video!!!. Please I need to know some things: I am a Cuban Dentist and right now I work and live in Cuba but I will obtain my Spanish Passport relatively soon and I will go to The Netherlands(GOD FIRST). My biggest desire is to become a Dentist in The Netherlands.  I was wondering if preparing myself by using Internet reviewing, for example using Dental Decks (National Board Dental Examination: EEUU standarized Dentist's test) and learning Dutch could I apply¿¿??. (I also know some things about French because I love learning other languages). I mean: to be a Dentist graduated in Cuba is not "a discriminatory situation" for registration as a Dentist in The Netherlands?. I have passion and so good vibes about all this!. It will be wonderful to know if any other Cuban Dentist was successful in this proccess. ¿¿??

[shahrozalahmad]

How many years does it take to finally register?

[Strive.motiv.]

Sir, i am an Indian orthodontist currently passed out from India's most premier college, AIIMS DELHI. Can i practice as orthodontist in netherlands with my indian degree.what is the procedure for specialist dentist.

[janeeyre]

Hello I’m a dentist from Iraq, do I have to be in the Netherlands to apply?

[ibrahimalawadi]

hello im dentist from ukriena and my doucment was in nuffic and idw after that what i must to do ? pls help me if you can )))

[shivanned]

Hi
Thank-you for the video..
I am an Indian Dentist , currently staying in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
I want to know about all the general subjects which are covered in the BI exam.
Any standard book/ study material that can be referred?
TIA

[MsRenu]

Since when do they accept visa as highly skilled migrant if you get a job as tandarts onder supervisie?

[Salwaty]

I am a US physician and my question is, did I understand this correctly that I can start my application without having a certificate that I am fluent in Dutch or at least level B2?

[donamoussa]

at which stage is being in the netherlands necessary?

[mahnoorabid]

Hi can I zoom call you about high skilled emigrant visa under supervision please I am already in Netherlands please

[Mariaescamilla]

Hello! My name is Maria! I recently started a job under supervision but I think they scam me! Can I get a consult!?

[vijayalakshmi-zcry]

Hi I'm a Indian dentist can u help me to start learning dutch which one is to approach?