Dental Curettes In Bahrain
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
In Bahrain, Equate supplies 237 dental curettes references directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors. In 2019, an estimated 20.4% of people aged 15 and over in Bahrain had severe periodontal disease (WHO).
Key points
- Total spending on dental care in Bahrain was estimated at US$62 million in 2019, or US$41 per person (WHO).
Dentists in Bahrain at a glance
- Dentists with an active NHRA licence: 1,125 (2022) to 1,172 (2023)
- +4.2% since 2022
- Dentists with an active NHRA licence: 1,125 (2022) to 1,172 (2023)
- National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) Annual Report, 2023
- In 2015, Bahrain had 134 dentists, or 1.0 per 10,000 people (WHO).
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- In 2015, Bahrain had 134 dentists, or 1.0 per 10,000 people (WHO).
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022), 2015
- WHO reports 1.0 dentists per 10,000 people in Bahrain for 2015.
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- WHO reports 1.0 dentists per 10,000 people in Bahrain for 2015.
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022), 2015
- Untreated caries, age 5+34.3%
- Severe periodontal disease, 15+20.4%
- No natural teeth, 20+6.6%
The dark line marks the median of Equate's 22 markets. Source: WHO Oral Health Country Profiles 2022 (2019 estimates).
Which types of dental curettes do clinics in Bahrain stock?
- Gracey curettes
- Universal curettes
What are dental curettes used for in Bahrain?
A dental curette is a hand instrument with a rounded toe and back, used to remove calculus and biofilm from root surfaces below the gumline. See the full guide to dental Curettes.
Which dental curettes does Equate supply to Bahrain?
Local guides: Manama.
Popular Equate dental curettes for Bahrain
All products
dental curettes
Gracey 1-2 Curette, Hollow Stainless Handle
EI-0243
dental curettes
Gracey 11-12 Curette, Hollow Stainless Handle
EI-0245
dental curettes
Gracey 13-14 Curette, Hollow Stainless Handle
EI-0246
dental curettes
Columbia 4L-4R Universal Curette
EI-0252
dental curettes
After Five Gracey Curette 1-2 with Hollow Handle 10 mm
EI-2179
dental curettes
Lucas 88 Bone Curette 3.5 mm Hollow Handle
EI-0065
dental curettes
Universal Curette Fig. 413/414 - Solid Knurled Handle
EI-0092
dental curettes
McCall Fig. 13S-14S Curette - Hollow Handle 10mm
EI-0106
How are dental curettes regulated in Bahrain?
In Bahrain, a company must be registered with the NHRA as an authorised representative before importing or registering medical devices (NHRA).
How should dental curettes be cleaned and sterilised in Bahrain?
Bahrain's NHRA Accreditation Standards for Medical Centers (version 2, January 2018) apply to free-standing facilities including dental centres.
According to WHO's 2021 survey, Bahrain had a national oral health policy, strategy or action plan at the operational or drafting stage.
What shapes demand for dental curettes in Bahrain?
Total spending on dental care in Bahrain was estimated at US$62 million in 2019, or US$41 per person (WHO).
Why do practices in Bahrain buy dental curettes from Equate?
- Samples are available, so a clinic in Bahrain can test an instrument before ordering in volume.
- Buyers in Bahrain deal with the manufacturer itself, choosing from 237 dental curettes references.
Equate data
The Equate dental curettes range for Bahrain
How this range is arranged for Bahrain
- WHO estimates severe periodontal disease at 20.4% in Bahrain, at or above the median of Equate's markets (20.4%), so area-specific and posterior patterns come first.
Catalogue explorer: 237 references
| Pattern | References | Figures | Handles | Coatings | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Gracey Curettes | 101 | — | hollow, knurled, silicone, solid | plasma, titanium-coated, titanium-nitride | EI-0010EI-0012 |
| Mini Gracey Curettes | 38 | — | hollow, silicone | — | EI-0238EI-0239 |
| After Five Gracey Curettes | 7 | — | hollow | — | EI-2179EI-2183 |
| Rigid Gracey Curettes | 2 | — | — | — | EI-0957EI-0958 |
| Duplex Gracey Curettes | 7 | — | silicone | — | EI-0971EI-0972 |
| Columbia Curettes | 17 | — | solid | titanium-coated | EI-0074EI-0092 |
| McCall Curettes | 15 | — | hollow, silicone, solid | plasma | EI-0106EI-0175 |
| Barnhart Curettes | 6 | — | silicone, solid | — | EI-0137EI-0987 |
| Langer Curettes | 8 | — | solid | — | EI-0979EI-0980 |
| Lucas Curettes | 19 | — | anatomical, ergonomic, hollow, silicone, solid | plasma | EI-0026EI-0027 |
| Duplex Curettes | 9 | — | silicone | — | EI-1057EI-1058 |
| Scaler & Curette Kits | 8 | — | silicone | — | EI-0244EI-1087 |
Starter kit for a new practice in Bahrain
- Gracey 5-6:Gracey Curette 5-6 - 175mm Hollow HandleEI-0144
- Gracey 11-12:Gracey Curette 11-12 - 175mm Hollow HandleEI-0147
- Gracey 13-14:Gracey Curette 13-14 - 175mm Hollow HandleEI-0148
- Universal curette:Universal Implant-Maintenance Curette M23 - Titanium-CoatedEI-0074
What buyers search for (all English-language markets Equate tracks)
About 19,300 searches a month across 107 related terms.
- dental curette5,000
- 1 2 gracey curette500
- 13 14 gracey curette500
- columbia 13 14 curette500
- columbia 13 14 universal curette500
- curette de gracey500
Your Regional Executive · GCC
Nader Chaudhry
Regional Executive, London, UK
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Bahrain buy dental curettes directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Bahrain. The Regional Executive for GCC handles quotes, samples and volume pricing.
References
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022) (2019)
- National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) (2026)
- National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) (2018)
- Gehrig JS, et al. Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation & Advanced Root Instrumentation. Wolters Kluwer
- Newman MG, Takei HH, Klokkevold PR, Carranza FA. Newman and Carranza's Clinical Periodontology. Elsevier (periodontal instruments)
- Kohn WG, et al. Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings, 2003. MMWR 52(RR-17), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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