General Dentist Career in Dubai
5,102 Licensed Professionals · 139 per 100K
Dubai employs 5,102 DHA-licensed general dentist professionals across 27 areas, working at 10 facilities. The FTL rate is 60%, indicating the share operating under their own trade license.
5,102
Total workforce
139
Per 100K population
60%
FTL rate
0%
Consultant ratio
Top Employers
The largest employers of general dentist professionals in Dubai, ranked by headcount.
Geographic Hotspots
The top 3 areas account for 36% of all general dentist professionals in Dubai.
Al Barsha
32 professionals
Al Safa
21 professionals
Dubai Marina
20 professionals
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)
18 professionals
Jumeirah
13 professionals
Deira
11 professionals
Al Wasl
10 professionals
Mirdif
10 professionals
Employment Model
FTL (Own License)
3,042
60%
REG (Facility License)
2,060
40%
A higher FTL rate suggests more independent practitioners and private practice opportunities. With 60% FTL, general dentist professionals in Dubai lean toward independent practice.
Specialist to Consultant Pathway
5,102
Specialists
0
Consultants
0%
Consultant ratio
Frequently Asked Questions
How many general dentist professionals work in Dubai?
There are 5,102 DHA-licensed general dentist professionals in Dubai as of 2026-04-03. This translates to 139 per 100,000 population.
What are the top employers for general dentist in Dubai?
The largest employers are DR JOY DENTAL CLINIC LLC BRANCH, Hollywood Smile Dental Clinic LLC, Al Badaa Medical Center - PHC. The top facility employs 37 general dentist professionals.
What is the FTL rate for general dentist in Dubai?
60% of general dentist professionals hold a Full Trade License (FTL), meaning they operate under their own license. The remaining 40% are registered under a facility's license.
Where are general dentist professionals concentrated in Dubai?
The top areas are Al Barsha (32), Al Safa (21), Dubai Marina (20). The top 3 areas account for 36% of all general dentist professionals.
Related Pages
General Dentist Directory
Browse all 5,102 professionals
Best General Dentist Doctors
Top-rated in Dubai
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.