PraktijkAcademie
About us
We train dental assistants and practice managers with one goal: to ensure they make a difference in the practice the very next day. No unnecessary theory. No generic courses. Only what really works in a dental practice. Whether you are a dental assistant looking to grow rapidly, a practice manager wanting to fulfill your role with confidence, or a practice owner wanting to take your team to the next level: at PraktijkAcademie, you will find the training that suits you. Who are we? Over the past few years, we have proven ourselves as the strategic partner for management, organization, and personnel policy within dentistry. We support countless practices and work as interim practice managers. Our expertise lies specifically in the management of dental practices and the targeted training of practice staff. Our broad experience is reinforced by guest lectures at the VVT (Federation of Flemish Dentists), dental students at KU Leuven and UGent, and various universities of applied sciences. This combined knowledge and practical experience led to the founding of PraktijkAcademie. Within this platform, we offer practice-oriented training courses in which immediate applicability in the workplace is central.
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Opleidingen voor tandartsassistenten
At PraktijkAcademie, we believe that a strong dental practice starts with a strong team. That is why we are developing a comprehensive training program for dental assistants — from basic courses to targeted advanced modules for when you want to grow further.
Opleidingen op maat van jouw tandartspraktijk
Your practice is unique. So is your training. Not every practice has the same needs. Sometimes a standard training course does not fit your timing, your team, or your specific challenges. For those situations, PraktijkAcademie offers tailor-made training courses — fully aligned with your practice, your people, and your goals. What is a tailor-made training course? With a tailor-made training course from PraktijkAcademie, you choose a fully personalized trajectory that seamlessly aligns with your practice management. Together, we put together a unique program based on relevant building blocks from our range, ensuring the content precisely meets the specific needs and challenges of your team. This training takes place at a time and location of your choice (for example, directly in your own practice). This way, you train the entire team in a highly efficient and practice-oriented manner. Who is it for? Tailor-made training courses are available for all target groups within the dental practice. Dental Assistants: Do you have several new assistants on board at the same time whom you want to get up to speed quickly? Or do you want to delve deeper into a specific topic with your existing team? We put together a program that matches the level and needs of your assistants. Practice Managers: As a practice manager, would you like to deepen your understanding of specific themes from the basic training, or specific skills that are particularly relevant to your practice or group? We build a tailor-made program. Practice Owners: As a practice owner, would you like to strengthen yourself or your management team in specific domains such as financial management, HR, or practice organization? We develop a targeted solution for this as well. Entire Practice Teams: Sometimes, training for the entire team is the strongest investment. We can develop a coherent training program for your entire team that brings everyone to the same level.
Personeelsbeleid in de tandartspraktijk
From successful recruitment to a warm departure: get the best out of your team and practice. During this training, we dive deep into the entire Employee Life Cycle. We cover all facets of a strong HR policy: from the very first contact with an applicant to the moment a valued colleague leaves the practice. Together, we go through the complete life cycle of your employees and cover the following crucial themes, among others: Targeted recruitment: How do you attract the right professionals who truly fit the DNA of your practice? How do I conduct interviews? Successful onboarding: Ensure a flying and warm start so that new colleagues feel at home quickly and add value immediately. Motivating evaluation policy: How do you conduct constructive conversations that encourage growth and ownership? What constitutes a good evaluation policy? Talent development: By investing in development, you increase not only competencies but also the engagement of your employees. Strategic compensation policy: Gain insight into how to reward employees in a market-compliant and motivating way (beyond just the payslip). Sustainable retention: Concrete tools to retain your top talent and drastically reduce staff turnover. This training is not a theoretical monologue. We translate complex HR theory into the daily reality of your operations. You will go home with: Immediately applicable knowledge and practical examples. Handy tips & tricks to avoid common pitfalls. Ready-made templates and checklists (such as for onboarding and evaluations) that you can put into practice the very next day.
Leiderschap in de tandartspraktijk
Leadership in a dental practice means more than guiding your team. It means taking ownership of the practice as a whole, acting proactively, and bearing responsibility with conviction. In this three-day training course, we explore the fundamental principles of strong leadership and help you translate them into your own style and your own practice. The common thread throughout the three days is systems thinking—the art of viewing your practice as a whole and leading from that perspective. Around this central principle, we build a complete leadership framework based on several key principles: Strong leadership requires more than good intentions; it requires insight. Insight into how your practice functions as a whole, into what your team needs, and into yourself as a leader. In this training, you will learn to view your practice as a system, to see connections that others miss, and to lead from a clear vision rather than reacting to the whims of the day. You will build a team that thinks along and is engaged, develop the skill to truly listen and be understood, and learn how to lead change without losing your people. All of this with continuous attention to your own growth. In addition to in-depth content, each participant completes a personal leadership assessment. This provides concrete insight into your own leadership style and teaches you how to apply it consciously and effectively in practice. Through concrete tools and practical exercises, you learn not only what good leadership entails—you also learn how to apply it immediately.
Opleiding praktijkmanager
In five days, you will build the foundation that moves your practice forward. The training consists of five content blocks, each focusing on a core domain of the practice manager. Practice Operations and Belgian Context gives you a complete picture of the Belgian dental landscape: legislation and regulations, nomenclature, RIZIV logic, and the structure of a dental practice. You will get to know the sector from the inside, including the current challenges facing Belgian practices today. An indispensable foundation for every practice manager. Leadership does not start with theory, but with yourself. You explore the fundamental principles of strong leadership and translate them into your own style and practice. Taking ownership, acting proactively, and bearing responsibility with conviction are central. A personal leadership assessment provides you with concrete insight into your own style, enabling you to apply it consciously and effectively. Personnel Policy covers the entire HR cycle: from recruitment and selection through onboarding and daily follow-up to performance reviews, absenteeism policy, and termination — within the Belgian labor law context. With particular attention to communication techniques at crucial HR moments. Organizational Management focuses on structure, processes, and efficiency. You will learn to draw up protocols, manage schedules and stock, and build a clear organizational structure with clear roles and responsibilities. After all, a well-functioning practice stands or falls with clear processes. Financial Management makes figures understandable and applicable. You will learn to correctly calculate fees, monitor profitability, and read and interpret accounting figures — the basic financial knowledge every practice manager needs to help steer the practice.