Dental Curettes In Austria
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
Clinics and distributors in Austria can buy dental curettes directly from Equate, which lists 237 references. In 2019, the estimated prevalence of severe periodontal disease among people aged 15 and over in Austria was 18.0% (WHO).
Key points
- Dental curettes are class Ir devices under EU MDR 2017/745.
- In 2020, the incidence of lip and oral cavity cancer in Austria was 3.4 per 100,000 population (WHO).
Dentists in Austria at a glance
- Members of the Austrian Dental Chamber on 1 October: 5,338 (2023) to 5,658 (2026)
- +6% since 2023
- Members of the Austrian Dental Chamber on 1 October: 5,338 (2023) to 5,658 (2026)
- Österreichische Zahnärztekammer (ÖZÄK), Mitgliederstand, 2026
- On 1 October 2026, the Austrian Dental Chamber had 5,658 members, of whom 3,780 were in private practice and 750 were employed (Österreichische Zahnärztekammer).
- 5,658
- On 1 October 2026, the Austrian Dental Chamber had 5,658 members, of whom 3,780 were in private practice and 750 were employed (Österreichische Zahnärztekammer).
- Österreichische Zahnärztekammer (ÖZÄK), 2026
- WHO reported 5,009 dentists in Austria in 2017, or 5.7 per 10,000 population (WHO).
- 5.7
- WHO reported 5,009 dentists in Austria in 2017, or 5.7 per 10,000 population (WHO).
- World Health Organization, 2017
- dental schools listed
- 4
- dental schools listed
- Equate research
- Untreated caries, age 5+29.9%
- Severe periodontal disease, 15+18%
- No natural teeth, 20+13.8%
The dark line marks the median of Equate's 22 markets. Source: WHO Oral Health Country Profiles 2022 (2019 estimates).
Which types of dental curettes do clinics in Austria stock?
- Universal curettes
- Gracey curettes
How are dental curettes regulated in Austria?
In Austria, as across the EU, reusable surgical instruments such as dental curettes fall under the Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745, as class I devices with extra requirements for reprocessing (class Ir).
Reprocessing and reuse of single-use medical devices are not permitted in Austria (BASG).
How should dental curettes be cleaned and sterilised in Austria?
Austria's dental Hygiene Regulation 2025 specifies steam sterilisation of at least 3 minutes at 134 °C or 15 minutes at 121 °C, with documented process parameters (Österreichische Zahnärztekammer).
Popular Equate dental curettes for Austria
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Gracey 11-12 Curette, Hollow Stainless Handle
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Gracey 13-14 Curette, Hollow Stainless Handle
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After Five Gracey Curette 1-2 with Hollow Handle 10 mm
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Lucas 88 Bone Curette 3.5 mm Hollow Handle
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Universal Curette Fig. 413/414 - Solid Knurled Handle
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McCall Fig. 13S-14S Curette - Hollow Handle 10mm
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Lucas 84 Surgical Bone Curette 1.5 mm - 6 mm Solid Handle
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What is the Austria market like for dental curettes?
In 2020, the incidence of lip and oral cavity cancer in Austria was 3.4 per 100,000 population (WHO).
In Austria's 2023/24 survey, 29% of children aged 6 to 7 needed acute dental treatment because of untreated caries lesions (Gesundheit Österreich GmbH).
Where do dental students in Austria learn to use dental curettes?
Dental curettes are part of clinical training at Austria's 4 dental schools, including Medical University of Graz and Medical University of Innsbruck.
Which dental curettes does Equate supply to Austria?
Local guides: Innsbruck, Krems an der Donau and Vienna.
Why do dentists in Austria need dental curettes?
A dental curette is a hand instrument with a rounded toe and back, used to remove calculus and biofilm from root surfaces below the gumline. See the full guide to dental Curettes.
Why do practices in Austria buy dental curettes from Equate?
- Direct from the manufacturer: practices in Austria order 237 dental curettes references without a distributor mark-up in between.
- The same build standard applies to each piece: passivated stainless steel, ultrasonically cleaned, shape-, boil- and performance-tested and individually packed.
Equate data
The Equate dental curettes range for Austria
Catalogue explorer: 237 references
| Pattern | References | Figures | Handles | Coatings | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Gracey Curettes | 101 | — | hollow, knurled, silicone, solid | plasma, titanium-coated, titanium-nitride | EI-0010EI-0012 |
| Mini Gracey Curettes | 38 | — | hollow, silicone | — | EI-0238EI-0239 |
| After Five Gracey Curettes | 7 | — | hollow | — | EI-2179EI-2183 |
| Rigid Gracey Curettes | 2 | — | — | — | EI-0957EI-0958 |
| Duplex Gracey Curettes | 7 | — | silicone | — | EI-0971EI-0972 |
| Columbia Curettes | 17 | — | solid | titanium-coated | EI-0074EI-0092 |
| McCall Curettes | 15 | — | hollow, silicone, solid | plasma | EI-0106EI-0175 |
| Barnhart Curettes | 6 | — | silicone, solid | — | EI-0137EI-0987 |
| Langer Curettes | 8 | — | solid | — | EI-0979EI-0980 |
| Lucas Curettes | 19 | — | anatomical, ergonomic, hollow, silicone, solid | plasma | EI-0026EI-0027 |
| Duplex Curettes | 9 | — | silicone | — | EI-1057EI-1058 |
| Scaler & Curette Kits | 8 | — | silicone | — | EI-0244EI-1087 |
Starter kit for a new practice in Austria
- Gracey 5-6:Gracey Curette 5-6 - 175mm Hollow HandleEI-0144
- Gracey 11-12:Gracey Curette 11-12 - 175mm Hollow HandleEI-0147
- Gracey 13-14:Gracey Curette 13-14 - 175mm Hollow HandleEI-0148
- Universal curette:Universal Implant-Maintenance Curette M23 - Titanium-CoatedEI-0074
What buyers search for (all English-language markets Equate tracks)
About 19,300 searches a month across 107 related terms.
- dental curette5,000
- 1 2 gracey curette500
- 13 14 gracey curette500
- columbia 13 14 curette500
- columbia 13 14 universal curette500
- curette de gracey500
Your Regional Executive · DACH
Ahmed Wali
Regional Executive, Stuttgart, Germany
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Austria buy dental curettes directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Austria. The Regional Executive for DACH handles quotes, samples and volume pricing.
What sterilisation rules apply to dental curettes in Austria?
Austria's dental Hygiene Regulation 2025 specifies steam sterilisation of at least 3 minutes at 134 °C or 15 minutes at 121 °C, with documented process parameters (Österreichische Zahnärztekammer).
References
- World Health Organization (2019)
- Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices, Article 52(7) and Annex VIII (2017)
- Bundesamt für Sicherheit im Gesundheitswesen (BASG) (2026)
- Österreichische Zahnärztekammer (ÖZÄK) (2025)
- Gesundheit Österreich GmbH (GÖG) (2024)
- Gehrig JS, et al. Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation & Advanced Root Instrumentation. Wolters Kluwer
- Newman MG, Takei HH, Klokkevold PR, Carranza FA. Newman and Carranza's Clinical Periodontology. Elsevier (periodontal instruments)
- Kohn WG, et al. Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings, 2003. MMWR 52(RR-17), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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