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DUTCH FOR DENTISTS

Dutch for Dentists

You want to explain why a crown is necessary, discuss what a patient can expect after a tooth extraction or reassure someone who is afraid of the anaesthetic. You know what you want to say, but sometimes struggle to find the right words in Dutch.

Perhaps you would like to expand your dental vocabulary, explain procedures more clearly or communicate more easily with colleagues. Even if you already speak Dutch fluently and want to improve your accuracy, pronunciation and use of nuance, the training will be tailored to your learning goals.

 

The Right Words 

How do you explain a root canal treatment without overwhelming the patient with information? How do you discuss gum disease and motivate someone to change the way they brush their teeth? And how do you check whether your explanation has been properly understood? You will learn to switch between professional dental terminology and clear, patient-friendly language. We work on vocabulary, sentence structure and pronunciation, always using situations from your own dental practice.

 

What will you practise?

  • Asking about symptoms: exploring pain, how symptoms have developed and what the patient expects.

  • Explaining treatments: for example, filling a cavity, extracting a tooth, performing a root canal treatment or placing a crown, bridge or implant.

  • Discussing a treatment plan: explaining options, risks and costs clearly and responding to questions.

  • Giving instructions: providing oral hygiene advice, advice about gum disease and information about aftercare.

  • Responding to anxiety and uncertainty: acknowledging concerns, offering reassurance and allowing time for questions.

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Would you like to improve you consultation skills?

Would you mainly like to work on the tone, choice of words, pronunciation and structure of your conversations with patients? You may also be interested in The Perfect Consultation workshop, which focuses on refining your communication skills in the dental practice.

 

Discuss you learning goals 

What would you like to be able to discuss more easily in the treatment room? Feel free to get in touch. Together, we will explore which training programme best suits your situation.

 

Interested?

Request a quotation using the form below, call 06 306 12 918 or email muriel@murielschuermans.com.

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