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Dentist

طبيب أسنان

Cares for teeth and oral health through prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cosmetic procedures.

34Programmes in the UAE0Current job openings4Scholarships
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Career overview

What they do

Dentists combine medical knowledge with precise manual skill. Many work in private clinics, others in hospitals or government health centres, and some specialise in orthodontics, surgery or paediatric dentistry.

Typical responsibilities

  • Examine and diagnose oral conditions
  • Perform fillings, extractions and root canals
  • Plan cosmetic and restorative treatment
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene
  • Run or work within a clinic team

Skills you'll need

Biology & chemistryFine motor skillsAttention to detailPatient communicationBusiness sense for private practice

How much it relies on

MathematicsLow
TechnologyLow
ScienceHigh

Work style

IndependentTeam-based
TheoreticalHands-on
Laboratory

Advantages

  • More regular hours than many medical roles
  • Option to own a private practice
  • Hands-on, visible results

Disadvantages

  • Physically demanding posture and precision work
  • Competitive private-clinic market
  • Long, costly degree

Growth & future opportunities

Editorial view: stable demand, especially in specialised and cosmetic dentistry; licensing required from the relevant health authority.

Career content is written by the Masari editorial team. Last reviewed 21 Oct 2026.

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Study in the UAE

Programs at UAE institutions that lead to this career.

Average tuition

AED 80,900 per year on average for bachelor's programmes with published fees (AED 36,000–132,300, 5 programmes).

Master's: around AED 3,275 per credit hour (12 programmes).

From each university's official fee schedule. Yearly figures for per-credit schedules assume a full-time load of 30 credit hours. Excludes housing, books and other fees.

34 programs at 8 institutions

Programs and accreditation come from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) register of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Tuition and duration appear once verified on the university's own program page; always confirm admission details with the university.

Scholarships for this path

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ADEK Khotwa Scholarship Programme

Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) · Government

Fully fundedUAE nationalsAbroadFoundation · Bachelor'sMinimum 60%

A fully sponsored alternative pathway to a degree abroad via a community college or foundation year.

Dates not confirmedVerified· 22 Oct 2026
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AURAK merit scholarships and financial aid

American University of Ras Al Khaimah · University

Partial or discountUAE nationalsInternational studentsUAE residentsIn the UAEBachelor's · Master's

Merit scholarships for full-time students of all nationalities, plus financial aid.

Dates not confirmedVerified· 22 Oct 2026
Official page

AUS PhD graduate assistantships

American University of Sharjah · University

Full tuition onlyUAE nationalsInternational studentsUAE residentsIn the UAEPhD

Full or partial assistantships with a tuition waiver and monthly stipend.

Dates not confirmedVerified· 22 Oct 2026
Official page

AUS merit scholarships and financial grants

American University of Sharjah · University

Partial or discountUAE nationalsInternational studentsUAE residentsIn the UAEBachelor's

Grants, merit and family awards together cover up to 55% for new students.

Dates not confirmedVerified· 22 Oct 2026
Official page

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