Dental Explorers In Austria
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
In Austria, Equate supplies 64 dental explorers references directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors. In 2019, an estimated 29.1% of children aged 1–9 in Austria had untreated caries of the deciduous teeth (WHO).
Key points
- Dental explorers are class Ir devices under EU MDR 2017/745.
- The dental outpatient clinic of the University of Vienna (k.
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 explorers do clinics in Austria stock?
- 11/12 explorers
- Explorer-probe combinations
- Shepherd's hook
What are dental explorers used for in Austria?
A dental explorer is a slender hand instrument with a fine, sharp, flexible tip that the clinician uses to feel the tooth surface. See the full guide to dental Explorers.
Which dental explorers does Equate supply to Austria?
Local guides: Innsbruck, Krems an der Donau and Vienna.
Popular Equate dental explorers for Austria
All products
dental explorers
Explorer Fig. 17 Hollow Handle 10mm
EI-1925
dental explorers
Dental Explorer Fig. 8A - Hollow Handle 10mm
EI-1928
dental explorers
Explorer Fig. 9 Hollow Handle 10mm
EI-1929
dental explorers
Explorer 5 - Double-Ended Diagnostic Explorer
EI-0044
dental explorers
Explorer Fig. 2 Extra Thin - Solid Handle 6mm
EI-0132
dental explorers
Fig. 9 Extra Thin Dental Explorer - 6 mm Solid Handle
EI-0178
dental explorers
Explorer 11-12 Blue
EI-1179
dental explorers
Explorer 11F-12F Flexible, Light Blue
EI-1180
How are dental explorers regulated in Austria?
In Austria, as across the EU, reusable surgical instruments such as dental explorers fall under the Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745, as class I devices with extra requirements for reprocessing (class Ir).
Under § 62 of Austria's MPG 2021, cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation of medical devices must use suitable, validated procedures (BASG).
How should dental explorers be cleaned and sterilised in Austria?
Under Austria's dental Hygiene Regulation 2025, existing practices must implement the steriliser and washer-disinfector requirements by 1 May 2028 at the latest (Österreichische Zahnärztekammer).
Total expenditure on dental healthcare in Austria was estimated at US$2,116 million in 2019, or US$236 per person (WHO).
What shapes demand for dental explorers in Austria?
The dental outpatient clinic of the University of Vienna (k. k. Zahnambulatorium der Universität Wien) opened on 22 April 1890 and was renamed the k. k. Zahnärztliches Universitätsinstitut in 1894 (University Clinic of Dentistry Vienna).
On 17 February 1821, Emperor Francis I allowed Georg Carabelli to give extra-curricular lectures on dentistry in Vienna (University Clinic of Dentistry Vienna).
Where do dental students in Austria learn to use dental explorers?
Students at Medical University of Graz and Medical University of Innsbruck and 2 other Austria dental schools train with dental explorers in their clinical years.
Why do practices in Austria buy dental explorers from Equate?
- A named Regional Executive for DACH handles quotes, samples and volume pricing for private practices and university dental clinics in Austria.
- Samples are available, so a clinic in Austria can test an instrument before ordering in volume.
Equate data
The Equate dental explorers range for Austria
Catalogue explorer: 64 references
Starter kit for a new practice in Austria
- Shepherd's hook:Shepherd's Hook Explorer No.23EI-0035
- Subgingival explorer:Explorer 11-12 BlueEI-1179
What buyers search for (all English-language markets Equate tracks)
About 9,900 searches a month across 18 related terms.
- dental explorer5,000
- dental explorer 11 12500
- dental explorer tool500
- endo explorer500
- endo explorer dental500
- explorer dental instrument500
Your Regional Executive · DACH
Ahmed Wali
Regional Executive, Stuttgart, Germany
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Austria buy dental explorers 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 explorers in Austria?
Under Austria's dental Hygiene Regulation 2025, existing practices must implement the steriliser and washer-disinfector requirements by 1 May 2028 at the latest (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) (2021)
- Österreichische Zahnärztekammer (ÖZÄK) (2025)
- Universitätszahnklinik Wien (1890)
- Gehrig JS, et al. Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation & Advanced Root Instrumentation. Wolters Kluwer (instrument design and explorers)
- Ekstrand K, Qvist V, Thylstrup A. Light microscope study of the effect of probing in occlusal surfaces. Caries Research 1987;21(4):368–374
- Ismail AI, Sohn W, Tellez M, et al. The International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS): an integrated system for measuring dental caries. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology 2007;35(3):170–178
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