Dental Mouth Mirrors In Latvia
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
Clinics and distributors in Latvia can buy mouth mirrors directly from Equate, which lists 35 references. In 2019, an estimated 35.7% of people aged 5 and over in Latvia had untreated caries of permanent teeth (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).
Key points
- Mouth mirrors are class Ir devices under EU MDR 2017/745.
- Latvia had 837 dentists in 1938 and 178 in 1945, according to Rīga Stradiņš University's faculty history (RSU).
Dentists in Latvia at a glance
- Practising dentists: 1,400 (2014) to 1,340 (2024)
- -4.3% since 2014
- Practising dentists: 1,400 (2014) to 1,340 (2024)
- Eurostat (dataset hlth_rs_prs2, Health personnel), 2024
- In 2019, Latvia had 1,361 dentists, or 7.1 per 10,000 people (WHO Oral Health Country Profile, National Health Workforce Accounts).
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- In 2019, Latvia had 1,361 dentists, or 7.1 per 10,000 people (WHO Oral Health Country Profile, National Health Workforce Accounts).
- World Health Organization, 2019
- dental schools listed
- 1
- dental schools listed
- Equate research
- Untreated caries, age 5+35.7%
- Severe periodontal disease, 15+21.3%
- No natural teeth, 20+10.5%
The dark line marks the median of Equate's 22 markets. Source: WHO Oral Health Country Profiles 2022 (2019 estimates).
Which types of mouth mirrors do clinics in Latvia stock?
- Magnifying
- Plain
- Front-surface mirrors
How are mouth mirrors regulated in Latvia?
In Latvia, as across the EU, reusable surgical instruments such as mouth mirrors fall under the Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745, as class I devices with extra requirements for reprocessing (class Ir).
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 Latvia (European Commission).
How should mouth mirrors be cleaned and sterilised in Latvia?
In Latvia, Cabinet of Ministers Regulation No. 104 of 16 February 2016 sets the basic requirements for the hygienic and anti-epidemic regime in medical treatment institutions (Latvian Dental Association).
In Latvia, dental care for children under 18 is fully covered by the state budget (National Health Service of Latvia).
Popular Equate dental mouth mirrors for Latvia
All products
mouth mirrors
Mouth Mirror No.4 Magnifying 22mm Universal
EI-1798
mouth mirrors
Mouth Mirror No.6 Rhodium Front Surface 26mm Cone-Socket
EI-1810
mouth mirrors
Mouth Mirror Handle - Hexagonal 6 mm
EI-1811
mouth mirrors
Mouth Mirror Handle with Integrated Scale - 8 mm
EI-1817
mouth mirrors
Mouth Mirror No. 4 - Rhodium Front Surface, 22 mm, Universal Thread
EI-0003
mouth mirrors
Mouth Mirror Handle - Hollow 10 mm
EI-0037
mouth mirrors
Mouth Mirror Handle - Hollow Hexagonal 8 mm
EI-0108
What is the Latvia market like for mouth mirrors?
Latvia had 837 dentists in 1938 and 178 in 1945, according to Rīga Stradiņš University's faculty history (RSU).
In 2019, an estimated 47.5% of children aged 1 to 9 in Latvia had untreated caries of deciduous teeth (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).
Where do dental students in Latvia learn to use mouth mirrors?
Mouth mirrors are part of clinical training at Latvia's 1 dental school, including Rīga Stradiņš University, Faculty of Dentistry.
Which mouth mirrors does Equate supply to Latvia?
Local guides: Riga and Daugavpils.
Why do dentists in Latvia need mouth mirrors?
A dental mouth mirror is a small round mirror on a slim handle that lets the clinician see surfaces that can't be viewed directly. See the full guide to dental Mouth Mirrors.
Why do practices in Latvia buy mouth mirrors from Equate?
- Clinics in Latvia can request samples and a quote before committing to a full order.
- Direct from the manufacturer: practices in Latvia order 35 mouth mirrors references without a distributor mark-up in between.
Equate data
The Equate dental mouth mirrors range for Latvia
Catalogue explorer: 35 references
Starter kit for a new practice in Latvia
- Front-surface mirror head:Front Surface Mouth Mirror (SS) - No. 3EI-0001
- Mirror handle:Mouth Mirror Handle - Hollow 10 mmEI-0037
What buyers search for (all English-language markets Equate tracks)
About 17,600 searches a month across 57 related terms.
- dental mirror5,000
- mouth mirror5,000
- dental mirror cvs500
- dental mirror disposable500
- dental mirror with light500
- dental mirror with suction500
Your Regional Executive · Baltics
Hassan Nazir
Regional Executive, Helsinki, Finland
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Latvia buy mouth mirrors directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Latvia. The Regional Executive for Baltics handles quotes, samples and volume pricing.
References
- World Health Organization (2019)
- Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices, Article 52(7) and Annex VIII (2017)
- European Commission (2021)
- Latvian Dental Association (2016)
- National Health Service of Latvia (NVD) (2026)
- Rīga Stradiņš University (1938)
- Boyd LRB. Dental Instruments: A Pocket Guide. Elsevier
- ISO 9873 Dentistry: intra-oral mirrors
- Gehrig JS, et al. Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation & Advanced Root Instrumentation. Wolters Kluwer (instrument design and explorers)
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