Spoon Excavators (Dental Excavators) In Switzerland
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
Clinics and distributors in Switzerland can buy spoon excavators directly from Equate, which lists 70 references. In 2019, an estimated 40.3% of people aged 5 and over in Switzerland had untreated caries of the permanent teeth (WHO).
Key points
- Switzerland had 4,089 dental practices at the end of 2021 (Swiss Federal Statistical Office).
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 spoon excavators do clinics in Switzerland stock?
- Round excavators
- Oval excavators
- Triple-angled caries excavators
How are spoon excavators 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).
Where do dental students in Switzerland learn to use spoon excavators?
Spoon excavators are part of clinical training at Switzerland's 4 dental schools, including University of Geneva and University of Zurich.
Popular Equate spoon excavators (dental excavators) for Switzerland
All products
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
spoon excavators
Spoon Excavator 1.0mm - Solid Handle 6mm
EI-0151
Which spoon excavators does Equate supply to Switzerland?
How should spoon excavators be cleaned and sterilised in Switzerland?
Swiss compulsory health insurance does not cover routine fillings for caries or orthodontic correction such as children's braces; the covered indications are listed exhaustively in Articles 17 to 19a of the KLV (Federal Office of Public Health).
What shapes demand for spoon excavators in Switzerland?
Switzerland had 4,089 dental practices at the end of 2021 (Swiss Federal Statistical Office).
WHO reported 4,217 dentists in Switzerland in 2016, or 5.0 per 10,000 population (WHO).
Why do dentists in Switzerland 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 Switzerland buy spoon excavators from Equate?
- Clinics in Switzerland can request samples and a quote before committing to a full order.
- Direct from the manufacturer: practices in Switzerland order 70 spoon excavators references without a distributor mark-up in between.
Equate data
The Equate spoon excavators (dental excavators) range for Switzerland
How this range is arranged for Switzerland
- WHO estimates untreated caries at 40.3% of people aged 5 and over in Switzerland, 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 Switzerland
- 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 · DACH
Ahmed Wali
Regional Executive, Stuttgart, Germany
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Switzerland buy spoon excavators 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
- World Health Organization (2019)
- Swissmedic (2021)
- Bundesamt für Gesundheit (BAG) (2026)
- Bundesamt für Statistik (BFS) (2021)
- 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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