Dentists vs. Allied Health Professionals
Category Workforce Comparison · Dubai
Comparing Dentists (7,709 on the register, 4,843 with a full-time licence) with Allied Health Professionals (32,885 on the register, 22,177 with a full-time licence) in Dubai's healthcare system.
7,709
Dentists
32,885
Allied Health Professionals
211
Dentists per 100K
898
Allied Health Professionals per 100K
Key Metrics
| Metric | Dentists | Allied Health Professionals |
|---|---|---|
| Professionals on the Register | 7,709 | 32,885 |
| % of Register Records | 8% | 33% |
| Per 100K Population | 211 | 898 |
| FTL Rate | 63% | 67% |
| REG Rate (registered only) | 37% | 32% |
| Active Specialties | 11 | 23 |
Top Employers
Dentists
Allied Health Professionals
Top Specialties
Dentists
General Dentist5,098
Orthodontics756
Endodontics303
Prosthodontics266
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery249
Pediatric Dentistry247
Dental Implantology223
Periodontics199
Oral Surgery46
Restorative Dentistry41
Allied Health Professionals
Pharmacist9,388
Physiotherapist3,563
Medical Laboratory Technologist2,372
Aesthetician & Beauty Therapist2,140
Optometrist1,851
Radiography Technologist1,591
Medical Laboratory Technician1,211
Dental Assistant841
Pharmacy Technician832
Laser Hair Reduction Technician653
Source: the public register of licensed medical professionals kept by the Dubai health regulator, read 2026-04-03. See data sources. This comparison is for informational purposes only.