Dentists
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: Workforce Profile
249 Licensed · 7 per 100K · 11 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for oral & maxillofacial surgery 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.
249
Total licensed
7
Per 100K pop.
61%
FTL rate
10%
Consultant ratio
11
Areas covered
50%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
With 7 professionals per 100K population, this specialty's supply level should be interpreted in context of Dubai's demographics and healthcare utilization patterns. Coverage spans 11 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 61% FTL rate is high, suggesting many oral & maxillofacial surgery professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
153
61%
REG (Registered)
96
39%
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
225
Consultants
24
Consultant Ratio
10%
Early-career dominated
Top Facilities for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
The largest single employer holds 3% of all oral & maxillofacial surgery professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Badaa Medical Center - PHC | 7 | 224 |
| 2 | Dr Joy Dental Clinic Llc Branch | 4 | 139 |
| 3 | Dento Faces Cosmetic Clinic LLC | 3 | 32 |
| 4 | SAPHIREDENT CLINICS L.L.C | 2 | 18 |
| 5 | Dubai Dental Hospital FZ LLC | 2 | 141 |
| 6 | Orthognathic Surgery Centre FZ-LLC | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | HARMONY MEDICAL CENTER L.L.C | 2 | 25 |
| 8 | MEDVED POLYCLINIC DMCC | 2 | 10 |
| 9 | Oval Dental Clinic LLC | 2 | 20 |
| 10 | Doctors Clinic Diagnostic Centre FZ-LLC | 2 | 66 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 50% of oral & maxillofacial surgery professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Al Barsha, Deira, Al Garhoud). Supply is relatively well-distributed across areas.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Al Barsha | 5 | 2.0% |
| Deira | 3 | 1.2% |
| Al Garhoud | 3 | 1.2% |
| Jumeirah | 2 | 0.8% |
| Dubai Marina | 2 | 0.8% |
| Al Rashidiya | 2 | 0.8% |
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 1 | 0.4% |
| Bur Dubai | 1 | 0.4% |
| Al Qusais | 1 | 0.4% |
| Al Nahda | 1 | 0.4% |
| Al Wasl | 1 | 0.4% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed oral & maxillofacial surgery 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.