Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 226109: Dentist Anesthesiologist

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 226109 | Major Group: Professionals (Group 2)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Manage the maxillofacial anesthesia before, during and after the surgery; monitor the patients; treat the harmful interactions or complications; check the patients; and review their medical history to identify the appropriate procedure of anesthesia.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`226109`
Official Title (EN)	Dentist Anesthesiologist
Official Title (AR)	Dentist Anesthesiologist
Major Group	Professionals (Group 2)
Sub-Major Group	Health professionals
Minor Group	Other health professionals
Unit Group	Dentists
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`226101`	Dentist	Dentist	View Occupation 226101 →
`226102`	Oral and Maxillofacial Doctor	Oral and Maxillofacial Doctor	View Occupation 226102 →
`226103`	Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon	Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon	View Occupation 226103 →
`226104`	Endodontist	Endodontist	View Occupation 226104 →
`226105`	General Dentist	General Dentist	View Occupation 226105 →
`226106`	Pediatric Dentist	Pediatric Dentist	View Occupation 226106 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Master degree
Field of Study / Discipline: Dental studies
Core Professional Competencies: Team Work
Labor Compliance: Regulated under Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) guidelines.

Labor Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment Parameter	Status	Compliance Detail
Official GASTAT SSCO Registry	✅ Verified	Standardized in Unified Saudi Classification of Occupations 2026
Qiwa Platform Contract Authentication	✅ Active	Authorized for instant digital contract issuance in Qiwa portal
GOSI Social Insurance Integration	✅ Compliant	Automatic wage protection and social insurance registration
Professional Council Accreditation	✅ Standardized	Council verification requirements defined (SCE, SOCPA, SCFHS)
Nitaqat Saudization Contribution	✅ Eligible	Contributes 1.0 unit to Saudization quota (minimum SAR 4,000 wage)
Overall Labor Compliance Readiness Score	🟢 10 / 10	Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Qiwa Contract Filing

Qiwa, Visa & Saudization Context in Saudi Arabia

Qiwa Digital Employment Contracts: When issuing or authenticating employment contracts, employers in Saudi Arabia must select SSCO code 226109. Review our Qiwa Platform Guide.
Professional Accreditation: Regulated titles (such as Engineers, Healthcare Specialists, Financial Auditors) require pre-approval from the relevant Saudi professional council (Saudi Council of Engineers, SOCPA, SCFHS).
Nitaqat Impact: For Saudi nationals employed under this code, full GOSI registration (minimum wage SAR 4,000) contributes 1.0 unit to the establishment’s localization score. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the official role definition of SSCO 226109?

SSCO 226109 designates Dentist Anesthesiologist (Dentist Anesthesiologist) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

2. How is this occupation registered in Qiwa and GOSI?

Employers select code 226109 when submitting digital employment contracts in the Qiwa portal and enrolling staff into GOSI.

3. Does this occupation require professional council accreditation in Saudi Arabia?

Regulated titles require accreditation from professional bodies (e.g. Saudi Council of Engineers or SOCPA) before work permit issuance.

Official Source Attribution & Disclaimer

Authority: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Unified Saudi Occupational Classification.

Labor Portal: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (Qiwa)

This reference page is provided for human resource compliance and job classification guidance in Saudi Arabia.