Dental professions — Decision 103107
Private-sector employers with 3 or more dentists must have Saudis in at least 45% of dental roles from 27 July 2025. This rises to 55% from 27 January 2026. A Saudi dentist only counts if they earn at least SAR 9,000 a month and are accredited by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
Selected occupation: Dental public health physician · 226105
55% of the jobs covered by this decision must be held by Saudi nationals at private establishments with 3 or more workers in these jobs. In force since 27 January 2026. A Saudi employee counts only when paid at least SAR 9,000 a month.
In force since27 January 2026Scope and conditions
Applies to all private-sector establishments in Saudi Arabia with 3 or more workers in the listed dental professions. The rate is calculated at entity level, so all branches with the same activity count together. Phase 1 is 45% from 27 July 2025. Phase 2 is 55% from 27 January 2026. The rule covers both job titles and the work people actually do. Saudis count only with a GOSI-registered monthly wage of at least SAR 9,000 and professional accreditation from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. Results are rounded to the nearest whole number, with 0.5 rounded up. If another decision sets a different rate for the same profession, the higher rate applies.
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Covered occupations in this record
226101General dentist226102Oral and maxillofacial physician226103Oral and maxillofacial surgeon226104Endodontist226105Dental public health physician226106Paediatric dentist226107Family dentist226108Dentofacial orthodontist226109Dental anaesthetist
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