{"id":60,"date":"2026-04-30T07:37:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T07:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ortho-karel.nl\/?page_id=60"},"modified":"2026-06-19T03:39:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T03:39:41","slug":"karel","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ortho-karel.nl\/en\/karel\/","title":{"rendered":"Karel"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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\" title=\"about-with-logo\" width=\"\" height=\"\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"\" class=\"wp-image-650\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Welcome to Karel, the orthodontic practice located on the Karel du Jardinstraat in Amsterdam South.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"109\">\n<p data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"448\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Karel was founded from the shared ambition of Mechteld van den Bosch and Jens Padmos to practice their profession in the beautiful and diverse city of Amsterdam. Mechteld and Jens met during their orthodontic specialization training, where they discovered a shared enthusiasm for orthodontics and a strong focus on aesthetics.After a long search for a suitable location, we found a centrally located space in a former garment factory in the Nieuwe Pijp district of Amsterdam. This space has\nbeen completely renovated into a modern and welcoming practice where you will be\ntreated with a sense of privacy, personal attention and care.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Welcome to Karel, the orthodontic practice located on the Karel du Jardinstraat in Amsterdam South.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Karel was founded from the shared ambition of Mechteld van den Bosch and Jens Padmos to practice their profession in the beautiful and diverse city of Amsterdam. Mechteld and Jens met during their orthodontic specialization training, where they discovered a shared enthusiasm for orthodontics and a strong focus on aesthetics.After a long search for a suitable location, we found a centrally located space in a former garment factory in the Nieuwe Pijp district of Amsterdam. This space has\nbeen completely renovated into a modern and welcoming practice where you will be\ntreated with a sense of privacy, personal attention and care.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ortho-karel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/about-1-with-logo-1.webp\" title=\"about-1-with-logo\" width=\"1200\" height=\"982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ortho-karel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/about-1-with-logo-1.webp 1200w, https:\/\/ortho-karel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/about-1-with-logo-1-980x802.webp 980w, https:\/\/ortho-karel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/about-1-with-logo-1-480x393.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-649\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"#register-form\">Register at Ortho Karel<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section popup close-alt\" id=\"register-form\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_0 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><section class=\"signup bgwhite\">\n  <div class=\"body\">\n    <div class=\"split\">\n      <div class=\"a cta\">\n        <div class=\"body\">\n          <div class=\"register bglightgreen\">\n            <div class=\"margin\">\n              <div class=\"wizard signupWizard\">\n\n                <div class=\"wizIntro\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Start inschrijven\">\n                  <p><\/p>\n                  <h3>Register <span class=\"line\">yourself<\/span><br>or <span class=\"line\">your child.<\/span>.<\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wizThanks\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n                  <p><\/p>\n                  <h3>Wij hebben je inschrijving ontvangen.<\/h3>\n                  <p>We nemen binnenkort contact met u op<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <form class=\"wizardForm\" novalidate action=\"\">\n                  <section class=\"wizStep\" data-step=\"1\">\n                    <h4>1. Pati\u00ebntgegevens<\/h4>\n\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                      <label>Aanhef\n                        <select name=\"aanhef\" required>\n                          <option value=\"\">Kies\u2026<\/option>\n                          <option value=\"3\">De ouder(s)\/verzorger(s) van<\/option>\n                          <option value=\"1\">De heer<\/option>\n                          <option value=\"2\">Mevrouw<\/option>\n                        <\/select>\n                      <\/label>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"row cols3\">\n                      <label>Voornaam\n                        <input name=\"voornaam\" type=\"text\" autocomplete=\"given-name\" required>\n                      <\/label>\n                      <label>Tussenvoegsel\n                        <input name=\"tussenvoegsel\" type=\"text\" autocomplete=\"additional-name\">\n                      <\/label>\n                      <label>Achternaam\n                        <input name=\"achternaam\" type=\"text\" autocomplete=\"family-name\" required>\n                      <\/label>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/section>\n\n                  <section class=\"wizStep\" data-step=\"2\">\n                    <h4>2. Additionele gegevens<\/h4>\n\n                    <div class=\"row cols2\">\n                      <label>Date of birth\n                        <input name=\"geboortedatum\" type=\"date\" autocomplete=\"bday\" required>\n                      <\/label>\n                      <label>Geslacht\n                        <select name=\"geslacht\" required>\n                          <option value=\"\">Kies\u2026<\/option>\n                          <option value=\"1\">Man<\/option>\n                          <option value=\"2\">Vrouw<\/option>\n                        <\/select>\n                      <\/label>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"row cols2\">\n                      <label>Telefoon (verplicht)\n                        <input name=\"telefoon\" type=\"tel\" autocomplete=\"tel\" required>\n                      <\/label>\n                      <label>Mobiel\n                        <input name=\"mobiel\" type=\"tel\" autocomplete=\"tel-national\">\n                      <\/label>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                      <label>E-mail\n                        <input name=\"email\" type=\"email\" autocomplete=\"email\" required>\n                      <\/label>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/section>\n\n                  <section class=\"wizStep\" data-step=\"3\">\n                    <h4>3. Adresgegevens<\/h4>\n\n                    <div class=\"row cols2\">\n                      <label>Postcode\n                        <input name=\"postcode\" type=\"text\" autocomplete=\"postal-code\" required>\n                      <\/label>\n                      <label>Huisnummer en toevoeging\n                        <input name=\"huisnummer\" type=\"text\" required>\n                      <\/label>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                      <label>Straat\n                        <input name=\"straat\" type=\"text\" autocomplete=\"street-address\" required>\n                      <\/label>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"row cols2\">\n                      <label>Plaats\n                        <input name=\"plaats\" type=\"text\" autocomplete=\"address-level2\" required>\n                      <\/label>\n                      <label>Land\n                        <select name=\"land\" required>\n                          <option value=\"NL\">NL<\/option>\n                          <option value=\"BE\">BE<\/option>\n                          <option value=\"DE\">DE<\/option>\n                          <option value=\"FR\">FR<\/option>\n                        <\/select>\n                      <\/label>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/section>\n\n                  <section class=\"wizStep\" data-step=\"4\">\n                    <h4>4. Extra<\/h4>\n\n                    <div class=\"row cols2\">\n                      <label>Burger Service Nummer (verplicht)\n                        <input name=\"bsn\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" required>\n                      <\/label>\n\n                      <label>Tandarts (optioneel)\n                        <input name=\"tandarts\" type=\"text\">\n                      <\/label>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                      <label>Voorgaande behandelingen (optioneel)\n                        <input name=\"voorgaandeBehandelingen\" type=\"text\">\n                      <\/label>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                      <label>Opmerkingen (optioneel)\n                        <textarea name=\"opmerking\" rows=\"3\"><\/textarea>\n                      <\/label>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/section>\n\n                  <div class=\"wizActions\">\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"wizBtn ghost\" data-action=\"cancel\">Opnieuw<\/button>\n                    <div class=\"wizSpacer\"><\/div>\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"wizBtn ghost\" data-action=\"back\">Terug<\/button>\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"wizBtn\" data-action=\"next\">Volgende<\/button>\n                    <button type=\"submit\" class=\"wizBtn\" data-action=\"submit\">Aanmelden<\/button>\n                  <\/div>\n                <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"trp-form-language\" value=\"en\"\/><\/form>\n\n                <div class=\"mini wizMini\"><\/div>\n\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>About Mechteld<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ortho-karel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/about-2.webp\" title=\"about-2\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ortho-karel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/about-2.webp 1200w, https:\/\/ortho-karel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/about-2-980x920.webp 980w, https:\/\/ortho-karel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/about-2-480x451.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-440\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_1_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_1 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"https:\/\/zoeken.bigregister.nl\/zorgverlener\/111bd9b4-49d9-40ee-af83-4de39d2fc598\" target=\"_blank\">BIG Registration<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Member of NVvO, EAS, EOS, WFO <br \/>Board member of BCO<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>I met Mechteld during our orthodontic specialization training. She practices her profession with great dedication and passion, always placing collaboration and personal connection at the center of her work. Through her open communication style and trustworthy approach, she works very well with patients and colleagues alike. She is especially skilled at motivating children throughout their orthodontic treatment journey \u2014 because in the end, it is teamwork.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, Mechteld has a keen eye for detail and aesthetics, which are essential qualities in orthodontics. She sees every treatment as customized care. She does not shy away from challenges; in fact, complex cases motivate her to achieve the very best results and create the most beautiful smiles. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>About Jens<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_3 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ortho-karel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/about-2.webp\" title=\"about-2\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ortho-karel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/about-2.webp 1200w, https:\/\/ortho-karel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/about-2-980x920.webp 980w, https:\/\/ortho-karel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/about-2-480x451.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-440\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_2_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_2 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"https:\/\/zoeken.bigregister.nl\/zorgverlener\/42ad209b-a0ca-44cb-9c71-53275c13d08e\" target=\"_blank\">BIG Registration<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Member of NVvO, EOS and WFO<br \/>Member of the team for the development of the Guideline on Retention in Orthodontics<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Jens is truly one of a kind. We met as fellow students during the orthodontic specialization program at ACTA. He is an exceptionally enthusiastic orthodontist with a great passion for his profession. He is known for being highly approachable and always taking the time to explain treatments calmly and clearly.\n\nJens strives for optimal results and, when necessary, collaborates closely with other specialized dental professionals. His goal is to achieve an end result that is balanced in every dimension: function, symmetry, and aesthetics. In addition, he is actively involved in scientific research in the field of orthodontic retention wires. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_4 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ortho-karel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/about-3.webp\" title=\"about-3\" width=\"1226\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ortho-karel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/about-3.webp 1226w, https:\/\/ortho-karel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/about-3-980x453.webp 980w, https:\/\/ortho-karel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/about-3-480x222.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1226px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-441\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_6 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet\">\n<a href=\"#register-form\" class=\"cta bglightgrey rounded goto\">\n  <span class=\"fat\">Register at Ortho Karel<\/span>\n<\/a><div class=\"et_pb_code_1 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_7 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>About Mechteld<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_8 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_11 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_5 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMTA4MCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NDAiIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMDgwIDU0MCIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIj4KICAgIDxnIGZpbGw9Im5vbmUiIGZpbGwtcnVsZT0iZXZlbm9kZCI+CiAgICAgICAgPHBhdGggZmlsbD0iI0VCRUJFQiIgZD0iTTAgMGgxMDgwdjU0MEgweiIvPgogICAgICAgIDxwYXRoIGQ9Ik00NDUuNjQ5IDU0MGgtOTguOTk1TDE0NC42NDkgMzM3Ljk5NSAwIDQ4Mi42NDR2LTk4Ljk5NWwxMTYuMzY1LTExNi4zNjVjMTUuNjItMTUuNjIgNDAuOTQ3LTE1LjYyIDU2LjU2OCAwTDQ0NS42NSA1NDB6IiBmaWxsLW9wYWNpdHk9Ii4xIiBmaWxsPSIjMDAwIiBmaWxsLXJ1bGU9Im5vbnplcm8iLz4KICAgICAgICA8Y2lyY2xlIGZpbGwtb3BhY2l0eT0iLjA1IiBmaWxsPSIjMDAwIiBjeD0iMzMxIiBjeT0iMTQ4IiByPSI3MCIvPgogICAgICAgIDxwYXRoIGQ9Ik0xMDgwIDM3OXYxMTMuMTM3TDcyOC4xNjIgMTQwLjMgMzI4LjQ2MiA1NDBIMjE1LjMyNEw2OTkuODc4IDU1LjQ0NmMxNS42Mi0xNS42MiA0MC45NDgtMTUuNjIgNTYuNTY4IDBMMTA4MCAzNzl6IiBmaWxsLW9wYWNpdHk9Ii4yIiBmaWxsPSIjMDAwIiBmaWxsLXJ1bGU9Im5vbnplcm8iLz4KICAgIDwvZz4KPC9zdmc+Cg==\" title=\"About---Jens\" width=\"\" height=\"\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"\" class=\"wp-image-444\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>I met Mechteld during our orthodontic specialization training. She practices her profession with great dedication and passion, always placing collaboration and personal connection at the center of her work. Through her open communication style and trustworthy approach, she works very well with patients and colleagues alike. She is especially skilled at motivating children throughout their orthodontic treatment journey \u2014 because in the end, it is teamwork.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>In addition, Mechteld has a keen eye for detail and aesthetics, which are essential qualities in orthodontics. She sees every treatment as customized care. She does not shy away from challenges; in fact, complex cases motivate her to achieve the very best results and create the most beautiful smiles.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_12 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_3_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_3 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_bg_layout_dark_phone et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"https:\/\/zoeken.bigregister.nl\/zorgverlener\/111bd9b4-49d9-40ee-af83-4de39d2fc598\" target=\"_blank\">BIG Registration<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_13 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Member of NVvO, EAS, EOS, WFO<br \/>Board member of BCO<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_9 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_14 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_17 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>About Jens<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_10 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_15 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_18 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_6 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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\" title=\"About---Jens\" width=\"\" height=\"\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"\" class=\"wp-image-444\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Jens is truly one of a kind. We met as fellow students during the orthodontic specialization program at ACTA. He is an exceptionally enthusiastic orthodontist with a great passion for his profession. He is known for being highly approachable and always taking the time to explain treatments calmly and clearly.\n\nJens strives for optimal results and, when necessary, collaborates closely with other specialized dental professionals. His goal is to achieve an end result that is balanced in every dimension: function, symmetry, and aesthetics. In addition, he is actively involved in scientific research in the field of orthodontic retention wires. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_16 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_19 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_4_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_4 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_bg_layout_dark_phone et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"https:\/\/zoeken.bigregister.nl\/zorgverlener\/42ad209b-a0ca-44cb-9c71-53275c13d08e\" target=\"_blank\">BIG Registration<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_17 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_20 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_16 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Member of NVvO, EOS and WFO<br \/>\nMember of the team for the development of the Guideline on Retention in Orthodontics<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_11 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_18 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_21 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_7 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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\" title=\"About-2\" width=\"\" height=\"\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"\" class=\"wp-image-445\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-60","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ortho-karel.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/60","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ortho-karel.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ortho-karel.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ortho-karel.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ortho-karel.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=60"}],"version-history":[{"count":42,"href":"https:\/\/ortho-karel.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/60\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":867,"href":"https:\/\/ortho-karel.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/60\/revisions\/867"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ortho-karel.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}