Dental Instruments In GCC
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Published ·
Equate Instruments supplies clinics, dental groups and distributors across GCC (United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia) directly from the manufacturer. A Regional Executive covers the whole region, and each country guide below brings together its dental workforce, oral health, regulation and training.
Key points
- 6 markets: United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
- One Regional Executive for GCC.
- Instruments ship direct from the manufacturer.
- Kuwait6.7 (2015)
- United Arab Emirates6.5 (2018)
- Qatar6.1 (2019)
- Saudi Arabia5 (2018)
- Oman3 (2019)
- Bahrain1 (2015)
Source: WHO Oral Health Country Profiles 2022 and national registers.
How do the GCC dental markets compare?
| Country | Dentists per 10,000 people | Dental schools listed | Device regulator |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 6.5 (2018) | 4 | Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) |
| Bahrain | 1 (2015) | — | National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) |
| Kuwait | 6.7 (2015) | 1 | Ministry of Health |
| Oman | 3 (2019) | 1 | Drug Safety Center, Ministry of Health |
| Qatar | 6.1 (2019) | 1 | Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) |
| Saudi Arabia | 5 (2018) | 2 | Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) |
Which instrument guides cover GCC?
- The United Arab Emirates: dental curettes, dental elevators and luxators, dental explorers and extraction forceps and 7 more.
- Bahrain: dental curettes, dental elevators and luxators, dental explorers and extraction forceps and 7 more.
- Kuwait: dental curettes, dental elevators and luxators, dental explorers and extraction forceps and 7 more.
- Oman: dental curettes, dental elevators and luxators, dental explorers and extraction forceps and 7 more.
- Qatar: dental curettes, dental elevators and luxators, dental explorers and extraction forceps and 7 more.
- Saudi Arabia: dental curettes, dental elevators and luxators, dental explorers and extraction forceps and 7 more.
Why work with Equate in GCC?
- Direct from the manufacturer: practices in the United Arab Emirates order 3,375 instrument 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.
- A named Regional Executive for GCC handles quotes, samples and volume pricing for government and private hospitals and private dental centres in the United Arab Emirates.
- Clinics in the United Arab Emirates can request samples and a quote before committing to a full order.
Most-searched Equate instruments for GCC
All products
extraction forceps
Extracting Forceps Fig.86 Lower Molars Cow-Horn Beak
EI-0651
extraction forceps
Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig.16 - Lower Molars Cow-Horn Beak
EI-1412
hand scalers
Sharp Jacquette J-Scaler
EI-0253
hand scalers
Nebraska 128 Anterior Sickle Scaler
EI-0254
dental elevators and luxators
Freer Double-Ended Periosteal Elevator - Titanium Coated
EI-0069
dental elevators and luxators
Periosteal Molt 7/5mm 18.5cm Hollow Handle 10mm
EI-0140
periodontal probes
Expro 9 Explorer and CP-18 Probe Combination - 6 mm Solid Handle
EI-0205
periodontal probes
Probe CP-2 and Explorer #6 - Double-Ended Diagnostic Instrument
EI-0206
Your Regional Executive · GCC
Nader Chaudhry
Regional Executive, London, UK
Frequently asked questions
Who is Equate's contact for GCC?
Equate has a named Regional Executive for GCC, shown on this page, who handles quotes, samples and distributor enquiries.
Which countries are in Equate's GCC region?
United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Does Equate sell directly in GCC?
Yes. Clinics, dental groups and distributors in GCC buy directly from the manufacturer.
References
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022) (2018)
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022) (2015)
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022) (2015)
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022) (2019)
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022) (2019)
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022) (2018)
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