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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.

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.

Geographic Gaps

Areas in Dubai with zero licensed orthodontics professionals. These represent potential access deserts for residents needing this specialty.

Al KaramaJebel AliAl WarqaMotor CityAl MamzarPalm JumeirahAl NahdaAl 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.