Netherlands Dental Crisis Looms | Amsterdam News

The Netherlands is facing a dental crisis fueled by an aging population—by 2045, more seniors will need complex, specialized care like implants and bridges than ever before. Despite warnings from the dentist union since 2021 and new training spots opening by 2027, demand is outpacing supply. Older adults, thanks to better tech and finances, are keeping their teeth longer, doubling their dental visits since 2014. To fill the gap, the country is increasingly relying on dentists trained overseas—already a quarter of the workforce, and that number’s set to grow. It’s a high-stakes puzzle with no easy fix. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0d9fa416147e9611