Dental Instruments In Estonia

How many dentists are there in Estonia?

The number of practising dentists in Estonia rose 17.3%, from 1,223 in 2014 to 1,434 in 2024 (Eurostat (dataset hlth_rs_prs2, Health personnel)).

See how Estonia compares with Equate's other markets in dentists per 10,000 people across 21 countries.

What is the state of oral health in Estonia?

In 2019, an estimated 31.6% of people aged 5 and over in Estonia had untreated caries of permanent teeth (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).

In 2019, an estimated 47.4% of children aged 1 to 9 in Estonia had untreated caries of deciduous teeth (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).

In 2019, an estimated 20.6% of people aged 15 and over in Estonia had severe periodontal disease (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).

In 2019, an estimated 12.2% of people aged 20 and over in Estonia had lost all their natural teeth (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).

In 2020, the age-standardised incidence of lip and oral cavity cancer in Estonia was 3.0 per 100,000 people (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).

What are the rules for cleaning and sterilising dental instruments in Estonia?

The ECDC directory of infection prevention and control guidance lists Estonian national guidance on hygiene requirements in dental care (ECDC).

Where can you study dentistry in Estonia?

Dental degrees in Estonia are taught at 1 school, based in Tartu.

What are the milestones in Estonia's dental history?

• The University of Tartu's Institute of Dentistry is the only dental education institution in Estonia (University of Tartu).
• The first Estonian Dental Society was founded in Tartu in 1921 and brought together dentists of different nationalities (Eesti Arst).
• In August 2007, the Estonian Society of Stomatology and the Estonian Dental Association merged into one organisation that kept the Estonian Dental Association name (Eesti Arst).

Which organisations represent dentists in Estonia?

• Estonian Dental Association (Eesti Hambaarstide Liit) (association)
• State Agency of Medicines (Ravimiamet) (regulator)

What do dentists in Estonia search for?

Search data for Estonia alone isn't published; these are the instrument searches across the English-language markets Equate tracks (Europe and North America), in Google Keyword Planner bands, October 2025 to September 2026.

How are teeth numbered in Estonia?

Dentists in Estonia use the FDI two-digit system set out in ISO 3950, where 11 is the upper right central incisor and 48 the lower right third molar.

What do national dental surveys show in Estonia?

• WHO Oral Health Country Profile (World Health Organization, 2022): In 2019, an estimated 31.6% of people aged 5 and over in Estonia had untreated caries of permanent teeth (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).

How is dental care organised and paid for in Estonia?

In Estonia, all insured adults can receive a dental care benefit of EUR 60 a year, with the patient paying at least 50% of the treatment invoice (Estonian Health Insurance Fund).

In Estonia, insured women who are pregnant or have a child under one can receive a dental care benefit of up to EUR 105 a year (Estonian Health Insurance Fund).

In 2019, per capita expenditure on dental healthcare in Estonia was an estimated US$113 (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).

In Estonia, the Health Insurance Fund covers the cost of dental care for insured people under 19, provided the dentist has a contract with the Fund (Estonian Health Insurance Fund).

In Estonia, free dental care continues for one year after a child's 19th birthday if the need for treatment was identified at the last visit before turning 19 (Estonian Health Insurance Fund).

How are dental instruments regulated in Estonia?

In Estonia, the State Agency of Medicines became the competent authority for medical devices on 1 January 2025 (Ravimiamet).

With effect from 26 May 2021, Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices replaced Council Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC across the EU, including Estonia (European Commission).

The authority responsible for medical devices in Estonia is State Agency of Medicines (Ravimiamet).

Which dental instruments does Equate supply to Estonia?

Equate's instrument guides for Estonia cover dental curettes, dental elevators and luxators, dental explorers, extraction forceps, mouth mirrors, surgical retractors, hand scalers, periodontal probes, restorative hand instruments, spoon excavators and tooth extraction instruments.

City guides: Tallinn and Tartu.

Why do dental practices in Estonia work with Equate?

• Buyers in Estonia deal with the manufacturer itself, choosing from 3,375 instrument references.
• Every instrument is passivated stainless steel, ultrasonically cleaned, shape-, boil- and performance-tested and individually packed.
• A named Regional Executive for Baltics handles quotes, samples and volume pricing for private clinics and university dental clinics in Estonia.
• Samples are available, so a clinic in Estonia can test an instrument before ordering in volume.