Dentists

Periodontics: Workforce Profile

199 Licensed · 5 per 100K · 8 Areas Covered

Workforce intelligence for periodontics 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.

199

Total licensed

5

Per 100K pop.

61%

FTL rate

9%

Consultant ratio

8

Areas covered

55%

Top 3 area conc.

Supply Assessment

With 5 professionals per 100K population, this specialty's supply level should be interpreted in context of Dubai's demographics and healthcare utilization patterns. Geographic coverage is limited to 8 of 36 mapped areas, suggesting significant access gaps in underserved neighborhoods.

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 periodontics professionals operate independently or run private practices.

FTL (Full Trade License)

121

61%

REG (Registered)

78

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

181

Consultants

18

Consultant Ratio

9%

Early-career dominated

Top Facilities for Periodontics

The largest single employer holds 5% of all periodontics professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.

Geographic Distribution

Concentration index: 55% of periodontics professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), Al Safa, Dubai Marina). Moderate concentration with room for more distributed coverage.

AreaCount% of Specialty
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)31.5%
Al Safa21.0%
Dubai Marina10.5%
Deira10.5%
Al Rashidiya10.5%
Oud Metha10.5%
Mirdif10.5%
Al Garhoud10.5%

Geographic Gaps

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

JumeirahJumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)Al BarshaBur DubaiAl KaramaJebel AliAl WarqaAl QusaisMotor CityAl Mamzar

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.