Dental Mouth Mirrors In Switzerland
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
In Switzerland, Equate supplies 35 mouth mirrors references directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors. In 2022, 56% of people in Switzerland had visited a dentist in the past year, down from 62% in 2002, while dental hygienist visits rose from 37% to 58% (Swiss Federal Statistical Office).
Key points
- In 2019, the estimated prevalence of severe periodontal disease among people aged 15 and over in Switzerland was 20.1% (WHO).
Dentists in Switzerland at a glance
- Practising dentists: 4,180 (2014) to 4,337 (2018)
- +3.8% since 2014
- Practising dentists: 4,180 (2014) to 4,337 (2018)
- Eurostat (dataset hlth_rs_prs2, Health personnel), 2018
- Switzerland had 4,089 dental practices at the end of 2021 (Swiss Federal Statistical Office).
- 4,089
- Switzerland had 4,089 dental practices at the end of 2021 (Swiss Federal Statistical Office).
- Bundesamt für Statistik (BFS), 2021
- WHO reported 4,217 dentists in Switzerland in 2016, or 5.0 per 10,000 population (WHO).
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- WHO reported 4,217 dentists in Switzerland in 2016, or 5.0 per 10,000 population (WHO).
- World Health Organization, 2016
- dental schools listed
- 4
- dental schools listed
- Equate research
- Untreated caries, age 5+40.3%
- Severe periodontal disease, 15+20.1%
- No natural teeth, 20+8.9%
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 Switzerland stock?
- Rhodium front-surface mirrors
- Magnifying
- Plain
What are mouth mirrors used for in Switzerland?
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.
How should mouth mirrors be cleaned and sterilised in Switzerland?
Total expenditure on dental healthcare in Switzerland was estimated at US$4,219 million in 2019, or US$494 per person (WHO).
Popular Equate dental mouth mirrors for Switzerland
All products
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
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
What shapes demand for mouth mirrors in Switzerland?
In 2019, the estimated prevalence of severe periodontal disease among people aged 15 and over in Switzerland was 20.1% (WHO).
In 2019, an estimated 8.9% of people aged 20 and over in Switzerland were edentulous (WHO).
Where do dental students in Switzerland learn to use mouth mirrors?
Students at University of Bern and University of Geneva and 2 other Switzerland dental schools train with mouth mirrors in their clinical years.
Which mouth mirrors does Equate supply to Switzerland?
How are mouth mirrors regulated in Switzerland?
Because the Switzerland–EU Mutual Recognition Agreement was not updated, Swissmedic introduced transitional measures, including registration of economic operators and the Swiss Single Registration Number (CHRN) (Swissmedic).
Why do practices in Switzerland buy mouth mirrors from Equate?
- A named Regional Executive for DACH handles quotes, samples and volume pricing for private practices and university dental clinics in Switzerland.
- Samples are available, so a clinic in Switzerland can test an instrument before ordering in volume.
Equate data
The Equate dental mouth mirrors range for Switzerland
Catalogue explorer: 35 references
Starter kit for a new practice in Switzerland
- 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 Switzerland buy mouth mirrors directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Switzerland. The Regional Executive for DACH handles quotes, samples and volume pricing.
References
- Bundesamt für Statistik (BFS) (2022)
- Swissmedic (2021)
- World Health Organization (2019)
- 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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