Dentists
Orthodontics: Workforce Profile
756 Licensed · 21 per 100K · 15 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for orthodontics 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.
756
Total licensed
21
Per 100K pop.
72%
FTL rate
6%
Consultant ratio
15
Areas covered
44%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
With 21 professionals per 100K population, this specialty's supply level should be interpreted in context of Dubai's demographics and healthcare utilization patterns. Coverage spans 15 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 72% FTL rate is high, suggesting many orthodontics professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
548
72%
REG (Registered)
208
28%
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
713
Consultants
43
Consultant Ratio
6%
Early-career dominated
Top Facilities for Orthodontics
The largest single employer holds 1% of all orthodontics professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | Orthodontics Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queens Medical Center | 7 | 50 |
| 2 | Dr Joy Dental Clinic Llc Branch | 7 | 139 |
| 3 | Al Barsha Medical Center - PHC | 6 | 205 |
| 4 | Al Badaa Medical Center - PHC | 6 | 224 |
| 5 | Dubai Dental Hospital FZ LLC | 5 | 141 |
| 6 | KINGS DENTAL CENTER LLC (BRANCH) | 4 | 39 |
| 7 | Smile Point Medical Centre LLC | 4 | 16 |
| 8 | DENTISTREE DENTAL CLINICBRANCH | 4 | 41 |
| 9 | Happiness Clinic L L C | 4 | 31 |
| 10 | Al Mizher Medical Center - PHC | 4 | 199 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 44% of orthodontics professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Al Barsha, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah). Supply is relatively well-distributed across areas.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Al Barsha | 7 | 0.9% |
| Dubai Marina | 5 | 0.7% |
| Jumeirah | 4 | 0.5% |
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 3 | 0.4% |
| Deira | 3 | 0.4% |
| Al Wasl | 2 | 0.3% |
| Downtown Dubai | 2 | 0.3% |
| Mirdif | 2 | 0.3% |
| Al Safa | 2 | 0.3% |
| Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) | 1 | 0.1% |
| Bur Dubai | 1 | 0.1% |
| Al Rashidiya | 1 | 0.1% |
| Al Qusais | 1 | 0.1% |
| Al Quoz | 1 | 0.1% |
| Oud Metha | 1 | 0.1% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed orthodontics 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.