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.

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.

AreaCount% of Specialty
Al Barsha52.0%
Deira31.2%
Al Garhoud31.2%
Jumeirah20.8%
Dubai Marina20.8%
Al Rashidiya20.8%
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)10.4%
Bur Dubai10.4%
Al Qusais10.4%
Al Nahda10.4%
Al Wasl10.4%

Geographic Gaps

Areas in Dubai with zero licensed oral & maxillofacial surgery professionals. These represent potential access deserts for residents needing this specialty.

Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)Al KaramaJebel AliAl WarqaMotor CityAl MamzarPalm JumeirahAl MankhoolUmm SuqeimBusiness Bay

Related

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.