Dental Scalers (Hand Scalers) In Bahrain
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
In Bahrain, Equate supplies 78 hand scalers 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
- Bahrain's NHRA medical-centre standards include a dedicated element for dental centres (NHRA).
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).
- 134
- 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.
- 1
- 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 hand scalers do clinics in Bahrain stock?
- Hoe scalers
- Anterior sickle scalers
- Posterior sickle scalers
What are hand scalers used for in Bahrain?
A dental scaler is a hand instrument for removing calculus (tartar) from tooth surfaces above the gumline. See the full guide to dental Scalers (Hand Scalers).
Which hand scalers does Equate supply to Bahrain?
Local guides: Manama.
Popular Equate dental scalers (hand scalers) for Bahrain
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How are hand scalers 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 hand scalers 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 hand scalers in Bahrain?
Bahrain's NHRA medical-centre standards include a dedicated element for dental centres (NHRA).
In Bahrain, oral and dental health services are part of the Ministry of Health's primary care, offering educational, preventive, therapeutic and specialised services to all members of the community (Ministry of Health).
Why do practices in Bahrain buy hand scalers from Equate?
- Every instrument is 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 Bahrain.
Equate data
The Equate dental scalers (hand scalers) 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: 78 references
| Pattern | References | Figures | Handles | Coatings | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Posterior Sickle Scalers | 25 | — | anatomical, hollow, knurled, silicone, solid | plasma, titanium-coated, titanium-nitride | EI-0009EI-0054 |
| Anterior Sickle Scalers | 14 | — | ergonomic, hollow, knurled, solid | plasma | EI-0122EI-0190 |
| Mini Sickle Scalers | 10 | — | ergonomic, silicone | — | EI-0248EI-0968 |
| Micro Sickle Scalers | 6 | — | ergonomic, silicone | — | EI-0249EI-0969 |
| Posterior Hoe Scalers | 3 | — | hollow, silicone | — | EI-1006EI-1007 |
| Jacquette Scalers | 11 | — | knurled, silicone, solid | plasma | EI-0253EI-1070 |
| Anterior Hoe Scalers | 1 | — | silicone | — | EI-1005 |
| Scaler & Curette Kits | 8 | — | silicone | — | EI-0244EI-1087 |
Starter kit for a new practice in Bahrain
- Anterior sickle:H6-H7 Anterior Sickle ScalerEI-0251
- Posterior sickle:Sickle Scaler 204SEI-0009
- Jacquette:Sharp Jacquette J-ScalerEI-0253
What buyers search for (all English-language markets Equate tracks)
About 43,200 searches a month across 199 related terms.
- dental scaler5,000
- scalers5,000
- tooth scaler5,000
- 204 scaler500
- 204s scaler500
- 204s sickle scaler500
Your Regional Executive · GCC
Nader Chaudhry
Regional Executive, London, UK
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Bahrain buy hand scalers 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)
- Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Bahrain (2026)
- 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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