Dental Assistant Career in Dubai
841 Licensed Professionals · 23 per 100K
Dubai employs 841 DHA-licensed dental assistant professionals across 18 areas, working at 10 facilities. The FTL rate is 73%, indicating the share operating under their own trade license.
841
Total workforce
23
Per 100K population
73%
FTL rate
0%
Consultant ratio
Top Employers
The largest employers of dental assistant professionals in Dubai, ranked by headcount.
Geographic Hotspots
The top 3 areas account for 53% of all dental assistant professionals in Dubai.
Al Barsha
22 professionals
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)
14 professionals
Al Mamzar
14 professionals
Oud Metha
9 professionals
Al Safa
5 professionals
Jumeirah
4 professionals
Dubai Marina
4 professionals
Al Wasl
4 professionals
Employment Model
FTL (Own License)
611
73%
REG (Facility License)
230
27%
A higher FTL rate suggests more independent practitioners and private practice opportunities. With 73% FTL, dental assistant professionals in Dubai lean toward independent practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many dental assistant professionals work in Dubai?
There are 841 DHA-licensed dental assistant professionals in Dubai as of 2026-04-03. This translates to 23 per 100,000 population.
What are the top employers for dental assistant in Dubai?
The largest employers are Al Badaa Medical Center - PHC, Dubai Dental Hospital FZ LLC, Al Mizher Medical Center - PHC. The top facility employs 44 dental assistant professionals.
What is the FTL rate for dental assistant in Dubai?
73% of dental assistant professionals hold a Full Trade License (FTL), meaning they operate under their own license. The remaining 27% are registered under a facility's license.
Where are dental assistant professionals concentrated in Dubai?
The top areas are Al Barsha (22), Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) (14), Al Mamzar (14). The top 3 areas account for 53% of all dental assistant professionals.
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Source: Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Sheryan Medical Professional Registry. Data scraped 2026-04-03. This career profile is for informational purposes only and does not constitute career or employment advice.