Spoon Excavators (Dental Excavators) In Lithuania
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
Clinics and distributors in Lithuania can buy spoon excavators directly from Equate, which lists 70 references. In 2019, an estimated 48.0% of children aged 1 to 9 in Lithuania had untreated caries of deciduous teeth (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).
Key points
- Spoon excavators are class Ir devices under EU MDR 2017/745.
- In 2020, the age-standardised incidence of lip and oral cavity cancer in Lithuania was 3.6 per 100,000 people (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).
Dentists in Lithuania at a glance
- Practising dentists: 2,669 (2014) to 3,385 (2024)
- +26.8% since 2014
- Practising dentists: 2,669 (2014) to 3,385 (2024)
- Eurostat (dataset hlth_rs_prs2, Health personnel), 2024
- In 2017, Lithuania had 2,839 dentists, or 10.0 per 10,000 people (WHO Oral Health Country Profile, National Health Workforce Accounts).
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- In 2017, Lithuania had 2,839 dentists, or 10.0 per 10,000 people (WHO Oral Health Country Profile, National Health Workforce Accounts).
- World Health Organization, 2017
- Around 80% of dentists in Lithuania work in private practice, where charges are not reimbursed by the public scheme (European Commission).
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- Around 80% of dentists in Lithuania work in private practice, where charges are not reimbursed by the public scheme (European Commission).
- European Commission, 2026
- The Lithuanian Dental Chamber brings together more than 8,000 members, including dentists, specialist dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and dental technicians (Lithuanian Dental Chamber).
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- The Lithuanian Dental Chamber brings together more than 8,000 members, including dentists, specialist dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and dental technicians (Lithuanian Dental Chamber).
- Lithuanian Dental Chamber, 2026
- dental schools listed
- 2
- dental schools listed
- Equate research
- Untreated caries, age 5+37.3%
- Severe periodontal disease, 15+21.3%
- No natural teeth, 20+10.1%
The dark line marks the median of Equate's 22 markets. Source: WHO Oral Health Country Profiles 2022 (2019 estimates).
Which types of spoon excavators do clinics in Lithuania stock?
- Round excavators
- Oval excavators
- Triple-angled caries excavators
How are spoon excavators regulated in Lithuania?
Lithuanian dental licence holders must notify the Lithuanian Dental Chamber every five years about their mandatory professional development and dental practice (Lithuanian Dental Chamber).
What shapes demand for spoon excavators in Lithuania?
In 2020, the age-standardised incidence of lip and oral cavity cancer in Lithuania was 3.6 per 100,000 people (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).
In 2019, an estimated 37.3% of people aged 5 and over in Lithuania had untreated caries of permanent teeth (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).
Popular Equate spoon excavators (dental excavators) for Lithuania
All products
spoon excavators
Round Excavator 1.5 mm Grey
EI-1219
spoon excavators
Triple-angled Caries Excavator - 1.5 mm, Light Grey
EI-1223
spoon excavators
Spoon Excavator 1.0 mm - Grey Slim Silicone Handle
EI-1276
spoon excavators
Oval Excavator 1.5 mm - Light Grey Silicone Slim Handle
EI-1283
spoon excavators
Black Spoon Excavator 1.5 mm with 6 mm Solid Knurled Handle
EI-1961
spoon excavators
Spoon Excavator 2.0 mm - Solid Handle
EI-1966
spoon excavators
Oval Excavator 1.5mm Solid Handle 6mm
EI-2151
spoon excavators
Round Long Excavator 1.5 mm - Solid Handle 6 mm
EI-2155
Where do dental students in Lithuania learn to use spoon excavators?
Spoon excavators are part of clinical training at Lithuania's 2 dental schools, including Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Faculty of Odontology and Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine (Dentistry).
How should spoon excavators be cleaned and sterilised in Lithuania?
In 2021, WHO recorded that Lithuania had a national oral health policy, strategy or action plan in operation or in drafting (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).
Why do dentists in Lithuania need spoon excavators?
A spoon excavator is a hand instrument with a small, sharp, spoon-shaped blade used to scoop soft, decayed dentine out of a cavity. See the full guide to spoon Excavators (Dental Excavators).
Why do practices in Lithuania buy spoon excavators from Equate?
- A named Regional Executive for Baltics handles quotes, samples and volume pricing for private clinics and university dental clinics in Lithuania.
- Clinics in Lithuania can request samples and a quote before committing to a full order.
Equate data
The Equate spoon excavators (dental excavators) range for Lithuania
How this range is arranged for Lithuania
- WHO estimates untreated caries at 37.3% of people aged 5 and over in Lithuania, at or above the median of Equate's markets (33.8%), so excavating and packing patterns come first.
Catalogue explorer: 70 references
Starter kit for a new practice in Lithuania
- Spoon excavator, small:Excavator 1.0 mm - Double-EndedEI-0082
- Spoon excavator, medium:Round Excavator 1.5 mm - Solid Handle 6 mmEI-0083
- Spoon excavator, large:Round Excavator 2.0 mm - Solid Handle 6 mmEI-0084
What buyers search for (all English-language markets Equate tracks)
About 13,800 searches a month across 25 related terms.
- excavator spoon5,000
- spoon excavator5,000
- dental excavator500
- excavator dental instrument500
- excavator dental tool500
- excavator dentistry500
Your Regional Executive · Baltics
Hassan Nazir
Regional Executive, Helsinki, Finland
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Lithuania buy spoon excavators directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Lithuania. The Regional Executive for Baltics handles quotes, samples and volume pricing.
Which regulation covers spoon excavators in Lithuania?
Reusable surgical instruments in Lithuania fall under the EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 as class I devices with reprocessing requirements (class Ir).
References
- World Health Organization (2019)
- Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices, Article 52(7) and Annex VIII (2017)
- Lithuanian Dental Chamber (2026)
- Schwendicke F, Frencken JE, Bjørndal L, et al. Managing carious lesions: consensus recommendations on carious tissue removal. Advances in Dental Research 2016;28(2):58–67
- Frencken JE, Pilot T, Songpaisan Y, Phantumvanit P. Atraumatic restorative treatment (ART): rationale, technique, and development. Journal of Public Health Dentistry 1996;56(3):135–140
- Black GV. A Work on Operative Dentistry. Chicago: Medico-Dental Publishing, 1908 (the instrument formula)
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