Dental Mouth Mirrors In Austria
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
In Austria, Equate supplies 35 mouth mirrors 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
- Mouth mirrors are class Ir devices under EU MDR 2017/745.
- Gesundheit Österreich GmbH has monitored oral health in Austria since 1996, when the first national dental status survey was carried out (GÖG).
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 mouth mirrors do clinics in Austria stock?
- Plain
- Front-surface mirrors
- Rhodium front-surface mirrors
What are mouth mirrors used for in Austria?
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.
What shapes demand for mouth mirrors in Austria?
Gesundheit Österreich GmbH has monitored oral health in Austria since 1996, when the first national dental status survey was carried out (GÖG).
In 2019, an estimated 29.9% of people aged 5 and over in Austria had untreated caries of the permanent teeth (WHO).
Popular Equate dental mouth mirrors for Austria
All products
mouth mirrors
Mouth Mirror Handle - Hollow 10 mm
EI-0037
mouth mirrors
Mouth Mirror Handle - Hollow Hexagonal 8 mm
EI-0108
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
Where do dental students in Austria learn to use mouth mirrors?
Students at Medical University of Graz and Medical University of Innsbruck and 2 other Austria dental schools train with mouth mirrors in their clinical years.
Which mouth mirrors does Equate supply to Austria?
Local guides: Innsbruck, Krems an der Donau and Vienna.
How are mouth mirrors regulated in Austria?
In Austria, 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).
Reprocessing and reuse of single-use medical devices are not permitted in Austria (BASG).
How should mouth mirrors 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).
Why do practices in Austria buy mouth mirrors from Equate?
- Buyers in Austria deal with the manufacturer itself, choosing from 35 mouth mirrors references.
- Each reference is passivated stainless steel, ultrasonically cleaned, shape-, boil- and performance-tested and individually packed, whatever the pattern.
Equate data
The Equate dental mouth mirrors range for Austria
Catalogue explorer: 35 references
Starter kit for a new practice in Austria
- 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 · DACH
Ahmed Wali
Regional Executive, Stuttgart, Germany
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Austria buy mouth mirrors 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 mouth mirrors in Austria?
The Austrian Dental Chamber's Hygiene Regulation 2025 came into force on 1 May 2025 and requires a Class B steriliser (EN ISO 13060) for sterilising instruments in dental practices (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) (1996)
- 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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