Dentists
General Dentist: Workforce Profile
5,102 Licensed · 139 per 100K · 27 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for general dentist 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.
5,102
Total licensed
139
Per 100K pop.
60%
FTL rate
0%
Consultant ratio
27
Areas covered
36%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
At 139 per 100K, this specialty exceeds the OECD benchmark of ~60 per 100K, reflecting Dubai's role as a regional medical hub and medical tourism destination.
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 60% FTL rate is high, suggesting many general dentist professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
3,042
60%
REG (Registered)
2,060
40%
Specialist vs. Consultant
In the DHA system, Specialists hold board certification in their field. Consultants are senior specialists with 5+ years of post-certification experience. The consultant ratio indicates career pipeline maturity — a higher ratio suggests an established, senior workforce.
Specialists
5,102
Consultants
0
Consultant Ratio
0%
Early-career dominated
Top Facilities for General Dentist
The largest single employer holds 1% of all general dentist professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | General Dentist Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DR JOY DENTAL CLINIC LLC BRANCH | 37 | 139 |
| 2 | Hollywood Smile Dental Clinic LLC | 36 | 40 |
| 3 | Al Badaa Medical Center - PHC | 27 | 224 |
| 4 | Dentistree Dental Clinic Branch | 16 | 41 |
| 5 | Liberty Dental Clinic | 15 | 47 |
| 6 | Dr. Nicolas and Asp Centre | 15 | 38 |
| 7 | Invisalign Center LLC | 14 | 39 |
| 8 | The Dental Studio LLC | 14 | 57 |
| 9 | NOOR ALMAMZAR MEDICAL CENTRE L.L.C | 14 | 171 |
| 10 | Nadd Al Hammar Medical Center - PHC | 13 | 228 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 36% of general dentist professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Al Barsha, Al Safa, Dubai Marina). Supply is relatively well-distributed across areas.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Al Barsha | 32 | 0.6% |
| Al Safa | 21 | 0.4% |
| Dubai Marina | 20 | 0.4% |
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 18 | 0.4% |
| Jumeirah | 13 | 0.3% |
| Deira | 11 | 0.2% |
| Al Wasl | 10 | 0.2% |
| Mirdif | 10 | 0.2% |
| Al Rashidiya | 8 | 0.2% |
| Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) | 6 | 0.1% |
| Al Warqa | 6 | 0.1% |
| Al Qusais | 6 | 0.1% |
| Al Quoz | 6 | 0.1% |
| Al Mamzar | 5 | 0.1% |
| Oud Metha | 5 | 0.1% |
| Al Garhoud | 5 | 0.1% |
| Al Karama | 4 | 0.1% |
| Al Nahda | 4 | 0.1% |
| Bur Dubai | 2 | 0.0% |
| Motor City | 2 | 0.0% |
| Umm Suqeim | 2 | 0.0% |
| Hatta | 2 | 0.0% |
| Jebel Ali | 1 | 0.0% |
| Palm Jumeirah | 1 | 0.0% |
| Business Bay | 1 | 0.0% |
| Al Satwa | 1 | 0.0% |
| Downtown Dubai | 1 | 0.0% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed general dentist professionals. These represent potential access deserts for residents needing this specialty.
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756
Endodontics
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Prosthodontics
266
Pediatric Dentistry
247
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
249
Dental Implantology
223
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.