Dentist
Everyone who works and lives in the Netherlands is obliged to take out a basic level of zorgverzekering (national health insurance) within the first 4 months of arrival, regardless of whether they have existing health insurance from another country.
A tandarts (dentist) does not always have availability to accept new clients. An initial intake appointment must be made for all family members before treatment can commence. Not all dentists are covered by all national health insurance policies, check with both dentist and health insurance provider to ensure coverage. Note that it is not possible to visit the dentist without an appointment.
National health insurance covers children under 18 for all dental costs. Extra health insurance policies can be taken out to cover certain dental care expenses, but this is not included in the standard package for all people above 18 years.
Dentists in the Maastricht Region
For a list with dentists in the Maastricht Region visit Tandartsoverzicht (link in Dutch) .
Emergency dentist
In the event of an urgent/emergency dental situation, contact the dentist. Outside office hours, the dentist’s voicemail will provide contact details for the local spoedhulp tandarts (emergency dentist). You need an appointment to visit the emergency dentist.
Spoedhulp tandarts Maastricht: +31 (0)900 424 3434
Spoedhulp tandarts Sittard-Geleen: +31 (0)85 773 3577
Spoedhulp tandarts Heerlen: +31 (0)45 405 2185