We place South African dentists and dental assistants in modern practices across the Netherlands. We handle BIG registration, your Dutch course, and the move itself. You bring the skill and the ambition.
"I was sceptical at first. Mindelo and its partners in the Netherlands handled every step, from BIG registration to housing. Six months in, I can't imagine going back."
Amsterdam buzz, Utrecht canals, Eindhoven design district, or a quiet practice in Friesland. Pick the life you want. We match you to clinics that fit.
Dutch dentists are among the best paid in Europe. You earn in a strong currency, in a stable economy, with predictable progression.
We fund your Dutch courses up to B2 level, the standard required for clinical work and BIG registration.
A growing network of South African dentists already practising in the Netherlands. Regular meet-ups, a private group, and a buddy from week one.
A BChD or BDS for dentists. A dental assistant training certificate, or at least one year of practical experience, for assistants.
You want more than a job. You want to specialise, lead, or eventually own a practice. The Dutch system rewards that drive.
Required for BIG registration. We fund and structure the courses. You bring the commitment.
Relocation is hard. We make it as soft as possible. You decide if the trade-off is worth it.
Application takes under ten minutes. We reply within a week.
Everything we get asked on the first call. If anything's missing, the application form has a comment box.
Mindelo Partners is your recruitment partner. We are an international recruiter focused on oral healthcare, sourcing qualified dental professionals for practices across the Netherlands.
On the Dutch side, we work with a partner network of modern dental practices. Together we match you to a practice that fits your profile, your preferred region, and your career goals.
Submit the form below with your CV. We reply within one week. If your profile fits, we book a 30-minute video call to get to know each other, discuss your wishes, and walk you through the next steps. No commitment until you decide it's right.
Seven steps, from first call to first patient:
Both. We place qualified dentists (BChD / BDS) and dental assistants (with training or at least one year of experience). The journey is similar for both, with the same level of support.
No. We fund an intensive Dutch course up to B2 level, the standard required for BIG registration and clinical work. You bring the commitment.
The placement is a long-term partnership with a minimum of 24 months, with the option to extend depending on your situation and regulations. Most of our placed dentists choose to stay well beyond.
Nothing. Our fee is paid by the dental practice that hires you. You receive an employment contract via our local partners and income security from your start in the Netherlands.
Yes. You are not relocating alone. We support you and, where applicable, your family through the move, settling in, and finding a community.
No commitment. A short form to see if we're a match.