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Dental Assistant: Workforce Profile
841 Licensed · 23 per 100K · 18 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for dental assistant professionals in Dubai. This profile covers supply density, licensing patterns, seniority distribution, employer concentration, and geographic access. All data from the DHA Sheryan Medical Professional Registry.
841
Total licensed
23
Per 100K pop.
73%
FTL rate
N/A
Consultant ratio
18
Areas covered
53%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
With 23 professionals per 100K population, this specialty's supply level should be interpreted in context of Dubai's demographics and healthcare utilization patterns. Coverage spans 18 of 36 areas, with room for geographic expansion into underserved communities.
License Type Breakdown
FTL (Full Trade License) holders operate under their own license, typically independent practitioners. REG (Registered) professionals work under a facility's license. A 73% FTL rate is high, suggesting many dental assistant professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
611
73%
REG (Registered)
230
27%
Top Facilities for Dental Assistant
The largest single employer holds 5% of all dental assistant professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | Dental Assistant Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Badaa Medical Center - PHC | 44 | 224 |
| 2 | Dubai Dental Hospital FZ LLC | 21 | 141 |
| 3 | Al Mizher Medical Center - PHC | 17 | 199 |
| 4 | Al Barsha Medical Center - PHC | 12 | 205 |
| 5 | Al Mamzar Medical Center - PHC | 10 | 82 |
| 6 | Dr Joy Dental Clinic Llc Branch | 10 | 139 |
| 7 | American Hospital Clinics Dubai Media City BR of American Hospital Dubai LLC | 8 | 52 |
| 8 | Nadd Al Hammar Medical Center - PHC | 8 | 228 |
| 9 | Emirates Airline Clinic | 8 | 65 |
| 10 | APPOLONIA AND SYNERGY DENTAL CENTER L.L.C S.O.C | 7 | 37 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 53% of dental assistant professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Al Barsha, Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), Al Mamzar). Moderate concentration with room for more distributed coverage.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Al Barsha | 22 | 2.6% |
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 14 | 1.7% |
| Al Mamzar | 14 | 1.7% |
| Oud Metha | 9 | 1.1% |
| Al Safa | 5 | 0.6% |
| Jumeirah | 4 | 0.5% |
| Dubai Marina | 4 | 0.5% |
| Al Wasl | 4 | 0.5% |
| Mirdif | 4 | 0.5% |
| Downtown Dubai | 3 | 0.4% |
| Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) | 2 | 0.2% |
| Deira | 2 | 0.2% |
| Umm Suqeim | 2 | 0.2% |
| Al Garhoud | 2 | 0.2% |
| Al Qusais | 1 | 0.1% |
| Al Mankhool | 1 | 0.1% |
| Al Quoz | 1 | 0.1% |
| Hatta | 1 | 0.1% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed dental assistant professionals. These represent potential access deserts for residents needing this specialty.
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Source: Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Sheryan Medical Professional Registry. Data scraped 2026-04-03. Population estimate: 3,660,000 (Dubai Statistics Center). OECD benchmarks are approximate averages for context and may not be directly comparable due to differences in licensing scope and population demographics. This page presents labor market analysis for informational purposes only.