Allied Health Professionals
Dental Hygienist: Workforce Profile
148 Licensed · 4 per 100K · 8 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for dental hygienist 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.
148
Total licensed
4
Per 100K pop.
88%
FTL rate
N/A
Consultant ratio
8
Areas covered
55%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
With 4 professionals per 100K population, this specialty's supply level should be interpreted in context of Dubai's demographics and healthcare utilization patterns. Geographic coverage is limited to 8 of 36 mapped areas, suggesting significant access gaps in underserved neighborhoods.
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 88% FTL rate is high, suggesting many dental hygienist professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
130
88%
REG (Registered)
18
12%
Top Facilities for Dental Hygienist
The largest single employer holds 14% of all dental hygienist professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | Dental Hygienist Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Badaa Medical Center - PHC | 20 | 224 |
| 2 | Al Mizher Medical Center - PHC | 7 | 199 |
| 3 | Dr Michaels Dental Clinic Branch | 7 | 36 |
| 4 | Emirates Airline Clinic | 7 | 65 |
| 5 | MICRIS DENTAL CLINIC LLC | 5 | 28 |
| 6 | Dr Joy Dental Clinic Llc Branch | 4 | 139 |
| 7 | Al Barsha Medical Center - PHC | 3 | 205 |
| 8 | Dr Roze And Associates Dental Clinic LLC | 3 | 27 |
| 9 | Dr Joy Dental Clinic- Llc Branch-Ummsuquim | 3 | 23 |
| 10 | Pakistan Medical Center | 3 | 56 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 55% of dental hygienist professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Al Barsha, Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), Dubai Marina). Moderate concentration with room for more distributed coverage.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Al Barsha | 3 | 2.0% |
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 2 | 1.4% |
| Dubai Marina | 1 | 0.7% |
| Al Mamzar | 1 | 0.7% |
| Al Mankhool | 1 | 0.7% |
| Al Wasl | 1 | 0.7% |
| Oud Metha | 1 | 0.7% |
| Mirdif | 1 | 0.7% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed dental hygienist 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.