Master Oral Health Sciences – Paediatric Dentistry profile

Overview

EAPD-accredited three-year full-time programme training dentists to specialist level in paediatric dentistry, with internships in special-needs centres, a children's hospital and specialist clinics plus a research project.

The programme

Training type

Postgraduate degree programme

Duration

3 years full-time

Start

Academic year 2027-2028 (September intake)

Positions

3 to 5 postgraduate students selected each year

Accreditation

Accredited by the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (EAPD); graduates eligible for EAPD specialist membership and recognised by the Dutch Association of Paediatric Dentistry (NVvK)

Department

Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Master's degree in dentistry recognised under Dutch law; at least 1 year of work experience in general dental practice after graduation; CV, motivation letter, 2+ recommendation letters, hepatitis B, resuscitation and radiation-protection certificates

International applicants

Taught in English (30-50% international students), but patient communication is in Dutch: English C1 (e.g. IELTS 6.5) and Dutch B2/C1 required. Non-EU dental degree holders may apply only if they already hold Dutch BIG registration

Visa support

Not stated on official page

Licence requirement

Dutch BIG registration required to work at ACTA during the programme (not required at application)

How to apply

Deadline

Applications for 2027-2028 open 1 October 2026 and close 1 February 2027; interviews end of January/February, outcome around end of February

Application method

Online application to ACTA (Oral Health Sciences); recommendation letters sent directly to the profile director

Funding

Funding

Self-funded; course fee 2027-2028 EUR 17,065 per year; ACTA offers no scholarships or loans

Official sources