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.

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.

AreaCount% of Specialty
Al Barsha52.0%
Dubai Marina41.6%
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)31.2%
Al Mamzar31.2%
Mirdif31.2%
Jumeirah20.8%
Deira20.8%
Oud Metha20.8%
Al Garhoud20.8%
Al Safa20.8%
Al Qusais10.4%
Al Nahda10.4%

Geographic Gaps

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

Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)Bur DubaiAl KaramaJebel AliAl WarqaAl RashidiyaMotor CityPalm JumeirahAl MankhoolUmm Suqeim

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.