| Information to work in this country is available from: |
The Dutch Dental Hygienists' Association (NVM) (Nederlandse Vereniging van Mondhygiënisten)
Tel: +31 30 6383714 · Fax: +31 30 6383996
bureau@mondhygienisten.nl · www.mondhygienisten.nl
Information to work in the Netherlands is available from RIBIZ. This Healthcare Providers Registration and Information is an agency of the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. The Ministry is concerned with all aspects of accreditation and registration of healthcare professionals who are active (or wish to become active) in the Dutch healthcare system. More information: www.ribiz.nl
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| Procedures and/or documents that are necessary to be able to work in this country: |
Look at: www.ribiz.nl
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| Official licensing body in the country: |
Foreign Health Care Qualifications Commission (CBGV)
The CBGV is an independent commission appointed by the Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport. The commission can be called upon for advice and recommendations prior to a decision being made. The CBGV may in turn seek advice from Nuffic or Colo regarding the standing of qualifications obtained in other countries, and how they compare to those awarded in the Netherlands. The CBGV will then issue an expert recommendation on this basis.
Nuffic is the Dutch organization for international cooperation in higher education. They evaluates foreign degrees and diplomas at university and pre-university (senior secondary school) level.
Colo is responsible for the evaluation of all other forms of educational qualifications, such as vocational education and adult education.
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| Special conditions that may apply for hygienists that obtain employment: |
A licence will be issued when an employer is found and their name and address submitted. The licence is then granted for 1 year. The licence is authorised for one contract of employment. If employers are changed, a new licence must be obtained. If the hygienist successfully completes one year's employment with the same employer a full licence with no restrictions will be granted.
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| Contact for Work Permit and/or Visa: |
In order to live and work in the Netherlands foreigners should possess a resident's permit. This may be obtained by applying to the Ministry of Justice through the Alien's Department of the local police organisation in the Netherlands. European Union members do not need a work permit. Non EU members should apply jointly with the employer to the Employment Office in the Netherlands. More information may be obtained from the Dutch Embassy/Consulate in the country of residence. Immigration office: www.ind.nl
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| Is a job offer required before a Work Permit/Visa is issued? |
What conditions must you meet? And what documents do you need? This depends on your specific situation. Use the IND Residence Wizard at www.ind.nl
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| Main local and/or official language(s): |
Dutch
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| Are hygienists qualified overseas required to sit the country's national examination? |
All qualifications are examined against criteria to equate them with the Dutch training programme. In some instances applicants will be required to undertake a period of study in the Netherlands before sitting the National examination.
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| Looking for employment? |
The Dutch Association of Dental Hygienists cannot help those looking for a job in the Netherlands. The Associations journal ‘Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Mondhygiëne’ will take your advertisement. For information please contact the association.
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| Information on the local working environment |
Private dental offices
Private dental hygiene practice
Children dental offices
Orthodontic offices
Periodontology offices
National, provincial and municipal departments
Hospitals and health care facilities
Research institutions
Educational institutions
Commerce
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| Country Statistics |
| Total Population |
17,000,000
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| Number of Dental Hygienists, Female / Male |
2,000*
95 / 60
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| Number of Dentists |
7,000
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Number of Dental Hygiene Schools /
Students per year |
4 / 300
Exam: ±130 p.y. |
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Number of Dental Hygienists
Fulltime / Part-time |
unknown
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Number of Dental Hygienists in
private sector / public sector |
800 / 200 |
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| Number of Dental Hygienists own practice |
680 |
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Number of Dental Hygienists practicing
as educators |
40 |
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Hygienists practicing as administrators
and / or consultants |
< 25 |
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| * The exact number of dental hygienists in the Netherlands is not officially known. According to the NVM, 75% of the dental hygienists in the Netherlands are members of the NVM. |
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| Links to related web sites: |
WHO Oral Health: Country/Area Profile Programme
www.mondhygienisten.nl
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The Netherlands
