KNMT office closed 14-15 May, member services unavailable
KNMT closes 14-15 May; member services resumes Monday 18 May at 08:30.
Practice Management · Netherlands
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Dutch EDs lack dental collaboration, forcing patients to self-refer
Dutch EDs lack dental referral pathways; dental practice collaboration could improve triage and patient outcomes.
Dutch dentistry faces staff shortages and growing waiting lists
Referrers can reduce waiting list friction by knowing their regional networks and staying engaged during wait periods.
KNMT closed 4-5 May, member support unavailable
KNMT member support closed 4-5 May; submit urgent questions by email on 1 May after 17:00.
Dental coaches tackle mental health taboo in oral care
Mental health crisis in dentistry: two coaches explain why your profession's silence is harmful and how to seek help.
KNMT office closed on King's Day, Monday 27 April
KNMT closed 27 April: plan any urgent member service inquiries before the holiday.
Trombone player documents implant journey after biting through tooth root
Patient perspective on managing embouchure concerns during implant and cosmetic treatment highlights importance of communication continuity in multi-specialist cases.
Retiring consultant Mastwijk: dental entrepreneurs need more regulatory freedom
Retiring advisor Mastwijk warns of regulatory excess and private equity overvaluation threatening dentist independence and practice acquisition.
GebitsGroeiBoekje reaches one year in pilot phase across Netherlands
Pilot booklet for child oral health shows mixed uptake: dental practices should prompt parents to bring it to appointments.
Dutch out-of-hours dental care lacks unified structure of GP posts
GP posts report dental emergency care is hard to reach and coordinate. Dental associations should act.
Most Dutch patients reach their dentist within two days for tooth pain
Benchmark data showing patient expectations for emergency access: 35% same-day, 42% within two days. Useful for comparing your practice's availability.
Free dental practice expands from Havelte to Amsterdam
Dutch dental professionals can volunteer for free care expansion while addressing workforce shortages and equity gaps.
10 clinical tips for treating patients during Ramadan
Practical protocol covering anaesthesia refusal, medication timing, and caries risk for Ramadan patients, applicable year-round for future planning.
KNMT Complaints Service resolved 70% of 916 dental complaints in 2025
Check that your practice website clearly lists your complaints procedure, responsible contact person, and a working link to the Geschilleninstantie Mondzorg.
KNMT Offers Free Webinar on Dental Practice Visitatie Process
Visitatie counts toward KRT registration requirements: the webinar and ZZP days on 5 June and 14 October offer a direct route to compliance.
KNMT office closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday
KNMT Ledenservice is closed 3 and 6 April. Contact ls@knmt.nl for questions. Service resumes 7 April at 8:30.