Dentists
Pediatric Dentistry: Workforce Profile
247 Licensed · 7 per 100K · 12 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for pediatric dentistry 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.
247
Total licensed
7
Per 100K pop.
73%
FTL rate
8%
Consultant ratio
12
Areas covered
40%
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 12 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 73% FTL rate is high, suggesting many pediatric dentistry professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
181
73%
REG (Registered)
66
27%
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
227
Consultants
20
Consultant Ratio
8%
Early-career dominated
Top Facilities for Pediatric Dentistry
The largest single employer holds 4% of all pediatric dentistry professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | Pediatric Dentistry Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dubai Dental Hospital FZ LLC | 9 | 141 |
| 2 | Al Badaa Medical Center - PHC | 8 | 224 |
| 3 | DR JOY DENTAL CLINIC LLC BRANCH | 6 | 139 |
| 4 | APPOLONIA AND SYNERGY DENTAL CENTER L.L.C S.O.C | 6 | 37 |
| 5 | Maisan Medical Clinic | 4 | 40 |
| 6 | Dr. Nicolas and Asp Centre | 4 | 38 |
| 7 | Al Mamzar Medical Center - PHC | 3 | 82 |
| 8 | Dr Joy Dental Clinic- Llc Branch-Ummsuquim | 3 | 23 |
| 9 | Dr Michaels Childrens Dental Center LLC | 3 | 12 |
| 10 | Dm Healthcare Llc Dmcc Branch | 2 | 38 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 40% of pediatric dentistry professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Al Barsha, Dubai Marina, Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)). Supply is relatively well-distributed across areas.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Al Barsha | 5 | 2.0% |
| Dubai Marina | 4 | 1.6% |
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 3 | 1.2% |
| Al Mamzar | 3 | 1.2% |
| Mirdif | 3 | 1.2% |
| Jumeirah | 2 | 0.8% |
| Deira | 2 | 0.8% |
| Oud Metha | 2 | 0.8% |
| Al Garhoud | 2 | 0.8% |
| Al Safa | 2 | 0.8% |
| Al Qusais | 1 | 0.4% |
| Al Nahda | 1 | 0.4% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed pediatric dentistry professionals. These represent potential access deserts for residents needing this specialty.
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General Dentist
5,102
Orthodontics
756
Endodontics
303
Prosthodontics
266
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.