Tandartsenpraktijk Bertholet en Van de Ven

Tandartsenpraktijk Bertholet en Van de Ven has been part of dental care in the Netherlands for many years, built on a simple idea: prevention and a genuinely personal relationship with each patient matter more than any single procedure. Formed when two established practices joined forces, the team combines decades of combined clinical experience with a shared commitment to predictable, patient-first treatment planning. Every visit begins with listening, not with a prescribed solution, so that whatever is decided together actually fits the person sitting in the chair.

A Practice Built on Prevention

Rather than waiting for problems to appear, the team focuses much of its energy on stopping them before they start. Regular check-ups are timed to each patient's individual risk, ranging from a few months apart to once a year, and every appointment includes guidance on daily habits that make the biggest long-term difference. This preventive mindset means most patients spend far more time on cleaning and coaching than on invasive treatment.

• Personalised recall intervals based on individual oral health risk

• Practical, judgement-free advice on daily brushing and flossing habits

• Early detection of small issues before they become larger problems

• A calm, unhurried approach to every routine check-up

A Team, Not Just a Dentist

The practice is run by a small team of dentists who know each other's working style well, which allows them to cover for one another seamlessly while still keeping care personal. Patients are encouraged to build a relationship with a familiar face rather than seeing whoever is available, and the team communicates closely internally so that nothing about a patient's history gets lost between appointments.

• A stable, closely coordinated team rather than rotating locum dentists

• Continuity of care even when a patient's usual dentist is unavailable

• Shared clinical notes so every team member understands each patient's history

A Comfortable, Considered Environment

The practice occupies a characterful building that has been adapted for modern dental care while keeping a warm, non-clinical feel. Patients regularly comment on how relaxed the atmosphere feels compared with a typical dental visit, from the welcome at the front desk through to the treatment room itself. Extra care has been taken to make the space accessible by bicycle and public transport, reflecting the practice's central, easy-to-reach location within the Netherlands.

Giving Back and Building Trust

Beyond individual appointments, the practice has aligned itself with a charitable dental initiative that helps people who cannot otherwise afford essential dental care, offering its time and expertise to support that wider mission. This sits alongside a strong track record of patient feedback, with reviews consistently highlighting clear communication, warmth, and a sense that the team genuinely cares about the outcome, not just the appointment.

• Active support for a national charitable dental care initiative

• Consistently strong, independently collected patient reviews

• A culture that treats every review and piece of feedback as worth reading and acting on

Communication Patients Can Rely On

Booking, rescheduling, and understanding a treatment plan should never feel complicated, so the practice keeps its processes straightforward and its explanations jargon-free. Patients are given realistic timelines and honest expectations from the outset, and changes to appointments are handled with clear, generous notice periods in both directions so that nobody is caught by surprise.

• Straightforward, jargon-free explanations of every treatment plan

• Generous, clearly communicated appointment change and cancellation policies

• A responsive team for phone and email queries during working hours

A Practice for Every Stage of Life

Patients arrive at every age and stage, from young children attending for the first time to older adults managing a lifetime of dental history, and the team adapts its approach accordingly. Younger patients are introduced gently to the idea of dental visits so that good habits and a sense of ease take root early, while long-standing patients benefit from a team that already understands their history and can spot subtle changes over time. This range of experience within one practice means families can often be seen together rather than being sent to different providers.

• A gentle, reassuring approach for children attending for the first time

• Long-term recall systems that track each patient's history over many years

• Convenient scheduling for families who prefer to be seen at the same practice

Investing in Modern Equipment

Behind the calm, personal atmosphere sits a practice that keeps its clinical equipment and materials up to date, so that diagnosis is accurate and treatment outcomes are reliable. Investment in modern tools is treated as part of patient care rather than a separate concern, on the understanding that better equipment leads to more comfortable appointments, more precise treatment planning, and fewer surprises along the way. The team regularly reviews its materials and technology against current professional standards to make sure nothing falls behind.

• Ongoing investment in up-to-date clinical equipment and materials

• Regular review of technology and technique against current professional standards

• A focus on precision and comfort during every stage of a procedure

Values at the Heart of the Practice

None of this would matter without a clear sense of what the practice stands for. Every decision, from how a treatment plan is presented to how a difficult conversation about cost is handled, is guided by a commitment to honesty, patience, and respect for the patient's own choices. The team would rather take extra time to explain a decision clearly than rush a patient into something they are not fully comfortable with, and that patience is something long-standing patients frequently mention when describing why they have stayed with the practice for so long.

• A genuine commitment to honesty over convenience in every recommendation

• Respect for each patient's own pace, questions, and decisions

• A culture built on patience, especially with nervous or first-time patients

Looking Ahead

The practice does not treat its current reputation as a finished achievement but as something to keep earning with every appointment. Plans for the coming years focus on deepening the preventive approach that already defines the practice, continuing to invest in the team's shared knowledge, and making sure that as the practice grows, the personal, unhurried feel that patients value most is never lost along the way.