Tooth Extraction Instruments In Bahrain
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
Clinics and distributors in Bahrain can buy tooth extraction instruments directly from Equate, which lists 27 references. In 2019, an estimated 42.8% of children aged 1–9 in Bahrain had untreated caries in their primary teeth (WHO).
Key points
- In Bahrain, the University of Bahrain's College of Health and Sport Sciences offers a Dental Hygiene programme at Associate Degree level (University of Bahrain).
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.
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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 tooth extraction instruments do clinics in Bahrain stock?
- Periosteal elevator or periotome
- Luxators and elevators
- Extraction forceps
How are tooth extraction instruments 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 tooth extraction instruments 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 implemented a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.
What is the Bahrain market like for tooth extraction instruments?
In Bahrain, the University of Bahrain's College of Health and Sport Sciences offers a Dental Hygiene programme at Associate Degree level (University of Bahrain).
In 2019, an estimated 34.3% of people aged 5 and over in Bahrain had untreated caries in their permanent teeth (WHO).
What else are tooth extraction instruments called in Bahrain?
Bahrain uses FDI tooth numbering (ISO 3950), so extraction notes and forceps patterns refer to teeth such as 16 or 36.
Which tooth extraction instruments does Equate supply to Bahrain?
Local guides: Manama.
Why do dentists in Bahrain need tooth extraction instruments?
A tooth extraction uses a small set of instruments in a fixed order. See the full guide to tooth Extraction Instruments.
Why do practices in Bahrain buy tooth extraction instruments from Equate?
- 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 Bahrain.
Equate data
The Equate tooth extraction instruments range for Bahrain
How this range is arranged for Bahrain
- English-pattern forceps are listed first for Bahrain: American patterns are the North American convention, English (European) patterns the convention elsewhere.
Catalogue explorer: 27 references
| Pattern | References | Figures | Handles | Coatings | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Extraction SetschildrenEnglish pattern | 12 | Fig. 1 | — | diamond-coated, plasma | EI-0638EI-0656 |
| Pediatric Extraction Setschildren | 2 | — | — | diamond-coated | EI-0608EI-0616 |
| Full Extraction Kits | 1 | — | — | — | EI-2987 |
| Basic Surgery Kits | 2 | — | — | titanium-coated, tungsten-carbide | EI-0845EI-2922 |
| Advanced Surgery Kits | 3 | — | gold | rhodium | EI-0846EI-2961 |
| Luxator Kits | 4 | — | plastic | — | EI-0255EI-0267 |
| Root Elevator Kits | 3 | — | anatomical, round | — | EI-0309EI-2983 |
Starter kit for a new practice in Bahrain
- Adult forceps set:Adult Extraction Forceps Set - 11 Piece in Zipped CaseEI-0638
- Luxating elevator kit:Luxating Elevator Kit - 10 PiecesEI-0255
- Root elevator kit:Heidbrink Root-Tip Elevator SetEI-0309
What buyers search for (all English-language markets Equate tracks)
About 17,350 searches a month across 14 related terms.
- dental extraction tools5,000
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- dental extraction instruments500
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- oral surgery instruments500
Your Regional Executive · GCC
Nader Chaudhry
Regional Executive, London, UK
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Bahrain buy tooth extraction instruments 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)
- University of Bahrain, College of Health and Sport Sciences (2026)
- Hupp JR, Ellis E, Tucker MR. Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Elsevier (instrumentation for basic oral surgery; principles of routine exodontia)
- Kohn WG, et al. Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings, 2003. MMWR 52(RR-17), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Department of Health and Social Care. Health Technical Memorandum 01-05: Decontamination in primary care dental practices
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