AI caries detection needs gold standard to avoid overconfidence bias
Dentists using AI for caries detection should demand confidence metrics from vendors to avoid overconfidence bias in clinical decisions.
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Alice Grasveld: oral health programs for children must start from the ground up
Pragmatic community-centred approach to childhood oral health worth understanding for practitioners working in multicultural or low-income settings.
KNMT calls on NZa to withdraw dental profit publication
KNMT challenges NZa profit data as incomplete and misleading; dental practices may face reputational and regulatory pressure.
Hagay Shemesh appointed endodontics professor at ACTA
ACTA establishes first dedicated endodontics professorship, recognising the speciality's role in undergraduate and postgraduate dental training.
KNMT office closed 14-15 May, member services unavailable
KNMT closes 14-15 May; member services resumes Monday 18 May at 08:30.
Toothpaste tablets often fail fluoride standards, study finds
Study shows half of tested toothpaste tablets fail fluoride standards; clinical implications for patient recommendations.
Ivoren Kruis congress examines nutrition's role in oral health
Dental professionals need evidence on nutrition's role in caries prevention and behavior-change methods to counsel patients effectively.
Managing sports-related dental and jaw injuries: webinar on trauma care
Webinar on managing sports injuries to teeth and jaw occurs 19 May 2026; register before 19:40 that day.
Vitamin D status shows limited link to early implant failure
Systematic review finds no evidence supporting routine vitamin D screening or supplementation before implant placement.
T-Scan for occlusal analysis: research shows mixed results
Mixed research findings on T-Scan accuracy: articulation paper remains essential for occlusal diagnosis.
Oral health neglected in ALS care, researcher urges integrated approach
ALS patients face oral hygiene barriers overlooked in standard care. Dentists should know how to adapt protocols for motor-impaired patients.
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.
Share of foreign-trained dentists in Netherlands rises to 24 percent
Foreign-trained dentists now comprise nearly one-quarter of the Dutch workforce. Practice managers should understand implications for hiring, regulation, and integration.
Dr. Maurits van Selms, oral pain researcher, dies at 51
Tribute to influential oral pain researcher whose ALS-related work shaped the field despite personal diagnosis.
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.
Dentist Bouke de Vries retires to lead church choir and music theatre
Retirement profile of a Dutch dentist balancing professional practice with cultural leadership and community work.
Deep adhesive restorations: when to restore versus extract
Webinar on deep adhesive restorations and immediate implants airs 16 June 2026. Register by 19:40 that day for live access.
13-day intraoral implant placement course launches with hands-on training
Dutch implant course with post-graduation mentoring option now enrolling; check eligibility and schedule.
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.
KIMO guideline on intraoral and panoramic radiography indication
Guideline clarifies when to order intraoral versus panoramic radiographs, supporting justified imaging and radiation protection in practice.
Music reduces dental anxiety and pain without medication
New research on using music to reduce dental anxiety without medication offers practical applications for everyday practice.
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.
Laura van der Knaap-Kind earns doctorate on dental care in cleft teams
Paediatric dentists and cleft team members can adopt standardised outcome measures to improve patient care and identify evidence-based preventive strategies.
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.
Karolinska Institutet tops QS dentistry ranking for 2026
Career prospects: Karolinska tops global dentistry rankings; context for Nordic dental education quality.
KIMO publishes guideline for radiological examination indications
New KIMO guideline on radiological indication setting is now part of Dutch professional standard. Review to align practice protocols.
Erik Ranzijn Column: Tea
A reflective column on expertise, wordplay, and finding unexpected value in neighbourhood culture.
Summox One System automates sterilization to ease assistant shortage
Dutch practices facing assistant shortages should understand how automation can redistribute workload without replacing staff.
Dutch Cabinet Replaces Vbar with New Self-Employment Law
New self-employment law proposed: practice owners must assess freelancer relationships against current Deliveroo framework until legislation passes.
Two dental assistant training programs earn ABC quality certification
Two major dental assistant training programs now certified; employers can verify staff qualifications against industry standards.
KNMT Bachelor Thesis Award 2026 opens preliminary round
Deadline and criteria for Dutch dental students submitting bachelor theses to the KNMT Award 2026.
Dental anxiety comes in many forms: clinicians must distinguish causes
Practical guide to identifying root causes of patient anxiety in your practice and matching management to diagnosis.
Study examines composite choice for post-endodontic restorations in bruxists
First results show whether fiber-reinforced composites outperform standard materials after endo in bruxists.
Bone level and prosthetics affect hemisection success over decades
Long-term data clarify which teeth survive hemisection and how bone level constrains prosthetic choices.
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.
Managing sport-related dental and jaw injuries: practical guidance
Practical webinar on managing sport-related dental injuries for general practitioners, 19 May 2026.
Dentist and artist Đăng-Vũ Đặng explores Vietnamese identity through creative work
A Dutch dentist's artistic practice explores Vietnamese heritage and diaspora identity through food, water, and cultural objects.
MRC European Summit scheduled for November in Waalwijk
MRC European Summit in November combines myofunctional orthodontics education with international expert speakers and hands-on practice workshops.
Free dental practice expands from Havelte to Amsterdam
Dutch dental professionals can volunteer for free care expansion while addressing workforce shortages and equity gaps.
Belgian Dental Technicians Call for Stricter Controls on Non-EU Dental Imports
Dental laboratories importing products or competing with non-EU suppliers should monitor how the MDR revision addresses third-country compliance gaps.
First private dental training institutes certified under ABC Mondzorgassistenten quality mark
Practices hiring dental assistants trained at Edin or Dental Best Practice can now verify sector-recognised competency through the Register Mondzorgassistenten.
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.
Luuk van den Bosch named Dutch Dentist of the Year 2026
The awards highlight two practical models: youth-focused preventive outreach in schools and free care for low-income patients by retired dentists.
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.