Dental Instruments In Oman
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Published ·
Dentists and distributors in Oman can buy Equate dental instruments directly from the manufacturer, through the Regional Executive for GCC. In 2019, Oman had 1,494 dentists, or 3.0 per 10,000 people (WHO).
Key points
- Medical devices in Oman are overseen by Drug Safety Center, Ministry of Health.
- Equate sells direct to Oman, with a named Regional Executive for GCC.
Dentists in Oman at a glance
- Dentists (Table 4-1, health manpower in Oman, excluding Armed Forces Medical Services): 654 (2010) to 1,595 (2023)
- +143.9% since 2010
- Dentists (Table 4-1, health manpower in Oman, excluding Armed Forces Medical Services): 654 (2010) to 1,595 (2023)
- Ministry of Health, Oman, Annual Health Report 2023, 2023
- In 2019, Oman had 1,494 dentists, or 3.0 per 10,000 people (WHO).
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- In 2019, Oman had 1,494 dentists, or 3.0 per 10,000 people (WHO).
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022), 2019
- WHO reports 3.0 dentists per 10,000 people in Oman for 2019.
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- WHO reports 3.0 dentists per 10,000 people in Oman for 2019.
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022), 2019
- In 2010, only 24% of dentists in Oman were Omani nationals (Human Resources for Health).
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- In 2010, only 24% of dentists in Oman were Omani nationals (Human Resources for Health).
- Human Resources for Health, 2010
- dental schools listed
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- dental schools listed
- Equate research
- Untreated caries, age 5+34.3%
- Severe periodontal disease, 15+15.6%
- No natural teeth, 20+4.3%
The dark line marks the median of Equate's 22 markets. Source: WHO Oral Health Country Profiles 2022 (2019 estimates).
How many dentists are there in Oman?
The number of dentists (Table 4-1, health manpower in Oman, excluding Armed Forces Medical Services) in Oman rose 143.9%, from 654 in 2010 to 1,595 in 2023 (Ministry of Health, Oman, Annual Health Report 2023).
WHO reports 3.0 dentists per 10,000 people in Oman for 2019.
In 2010, only 24% of dentists in Oman were Omani nationals (Human Resources for Health).
See how Oman compares with Equate's other markets in dentists per 10,000 people across 21 countries.
What is the state of oral health in Oman?
In 2019, an estimated 45.5% of children aged 1–9 in Oman had untreated caries in their primary teeth (WHO).
In 2019, an estimated 34.3% of people aged 5 and over in Oman had untreated caries in their permanent teeth (WHO).
In 2019, an estimated 15.6% of people aged 15 and over in Oman had severe periodontal disease (WHO).
In 2019, an estimated 4.3% of adults aged 20 and over in Oman had lost all their natural teeth (WHO).
Oman recorded 68 new cases of lip and oral cavity cancer in 2020 (WHO).
What are the milestones in Oman's dental history?
- Oman Dental College in Muscat describes itself as the first and only dental school in the Sultanate of Oman, offering a BDS degree programme.
- Oman Dental College was established in 2006 and runs a five-year BDS degree programme (Human Resources for Health).
- Oman Dental College began qualifying BDS graduates in 2012 (Human Resources for Health).
Most-searched Equate instruments for Oman
All products
extraction forceps
Extracting Forceps Fig.88R Upper Molars Right - American Pattern Cowhorn
EI-1428
extraction forceps
Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig.150 Upper Premolars, Incisors & Roots, Universal
EI-1432
hand scalers
H6-H7 Anterior Sickle Scaler
EI-0251
hand scalers
Sharp Jacquette J-Scaler
EI-0253
dental elevators and luxators
Molt Periosteal Elevator, 7mm/5mm Ends, Solid Handle
EI-0214
dental elevators and luxators
Straight Elevator 4 mm with Tapered Stainless-Steel Handle
EI-1651
periodontal probes
Probe CP-2 and Explorer #6 - Double-Ended Diagnostic Instrument
EI-0206
periodontal probes
UNC Periodontal Probe CP 15 - Hollow Handle
EI-0040
What do dentists in Oman search for?
Search data for Oman alone isn't published; these are the instrument searches across the English-language markets Equate tracks (Europe and North America), in Google Keyword Planner bands, October 2025 to September 2026.
| Instrument | Searches a month (band) | Most searched term |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Extraction Forceps | 50,350 | dental forceps |
| Dental Scalers (Hand Scalers) | 43,200 | dental scaler |
| Dental Elevators and Luxators | 40,550 | dental elevator |
| Periodontal Probes | 35,600 | dental perio probe |
| Restorative Dental Hand Instruments | 24,000 | acorn burnisher |
| Dental and Oral Surgery Retractors | 20,900 | cheek retractors |
How are teeth numbered in Oman?
Dentists in Oman use the FDI two-digit system set out in ISO 3950, where 11 is the upper right central incisor and 48 the lower right third molar.
What do national dental surveys show in Oman?
- Oral Health Country Profile 2022 (World Health Organization, 2022): In 2019, an estimated 34.3% of people aged 5 and over in Oman had untreated caries in their permanent teeth (WHO).
- Oral health of 12-year-olds (cited in Sultanate of Oman: building a dental workforce) (Human Resources for Health, 2015): Average caries experience among 12-year-olds in Oman fell from a DMFT of 2.5 in 1991 to 1.3 in 2006 (Human Resources for Health).
How is dental care organised and paid for in Oman?
Total spending on dental care in Oman was estimated at US$133 million in 2019, or US$31 per person (WHO).
According to WHO's 2021 survey, Oman had a national oral health policy, strategy or action plan at the operational or drafting stage.
According to WHO's 2021 survey, Oman had implemented a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.
How are dental instruments regulated in Oman?
In Oman, the Medical Devices Control Department of the Ministry of Health's Drug Safety Center registers medical, in vitro diagnostic and surgical devices imported into or made in Oman.
In October 2025, Oman's Drug Safety Center issued a first-edition guideline on registration requirements for Class C and D medical devices (Ministry of Health).
In Oman, the Ministry of Health's Medical Devices Control Department receives adverse event reports for medical devices and issues field safety notices.
The authority responsible for medical devices in Oman is Drug Safety Center, Ministry of Health.
Where can you study dentistry in Oman?
Dental degrees in Oman are taught at 1 school, based in Muscat.
Oman Dental College runs a five-year BDS degree programme (Human Resources for Health).
| School | City | Founded | Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oman Dental College | Muscat | 2006 | BDS |
Which dental instruments does Equate supply to Oman?
Equate's instrument guides for Oman cover dental curettes, dental elevators and luxators, dental explorers, extraction forceps, mouth mirrors, surgical retractors, hand scalers, periodontal probes, restorative hand instruments, spoon excavators and tooth extraction instruments.
City guides: Muscat.
Why do dental practices in Oman work with Equate?
- Buyers in Oman deal with the manufacturer itself, choosing from 3,375 instrument references.
- Each reference is passivated stainless steel, ultrasonically cleaned, shape-, boil- and performance-tested and individually packed, whatever the pattern.
- A named Regional Executive for GCC handles quotes, samples and volume pricing for government and private hospitals and private dental centres in Oman.
- Samples are available, so a clinic in Oman can test an instrument before ordering in volume.
Social listening
What dental professionals and students across GCC discuss online
Licensing exams and experience requirements
CriticalDentists moving to the Gulf ask mostly about each country's own licensing exam, verification of documents and minimum years of experience. Answers are thin and dated; posters say results do not carry across countries and that exams have grown harder as localisation policies advance.
- Dentistry in Saudi Arabia, UAE· Student Doctor Network, 2004
- Dentistry in Dubai or Qatar area... anyone know?· Student Doctor Network, 2006
- KDLE(DENTIST)· Expat.com Kuwait forum, 2016
Salaries, contracts and career trade-offs
MixedPosters describe salaried two-year contracts with housing benefits, pay that depends heavily on where the dentist trained, and employers wanting several years of experience. Several warn that Gulf posts are less lucrative than they look and that big-city markets are saturated.
- Dentistry in Saudi Arabia, UAE· Student Doctor Network, 2004
- Working in Saudi· Student Doctor Network, 2006
- Dentistry in Dubai or Qatar area... anyone know?· Student Doctor Network, 2006
Treatment prices, insurance and over-treatment worries
MixedExpat patients compare prices between clinics and find wide gaps for the same item, choose clinics by which insurance plans they accept, and complain about being pushed towards treatment they did not need. Public dental services are seen as fine for basic care.
- Dentist prices here in Doha?· ExpatWoman Qatar forum, 2012
- dental clinic in kuwait· Expat.com Kuwait forum, 2012
Equate's summary of public threads on Student Doctor Network, ExpatWoman Qatar forum, Expat.com Kuwait forum, Expat.com Muscat forum, read 2026-10-27. No posters are named and brand names are left out; thread links are listed in the page's data file.
Equate data
Oman in Equate's market data
Oman ranks 18 of 22 in the Equate Dental Market Index 2026, with a score of 39.2 out of 100. See the full index
“the next generation of oral healthcare workers would be well prepared”
Your Regional Executive · GCC
Nader Chaudhry
Regional Executive, London, UK
Frequently asked questions
How many dentists are there in Oman?
In 2019, Oman had 1,494 dentists, or 3.0 per 10,000 people (WHO).
How common is tooth decay in Oman?
In 2019, an estimated 34.3% of people aged 5 and over in Oman had untreated caries in their permanent teeth (WHO). In 2019, an estimated 45.5% of children aged 1–9 in Oman had untreated caries in their primary teeth (WHO).
How common is gum disease in Oman?
In 2019, an estimated 15.6% of people aged 15 and over in Oman had severe periodontal disease (WHO).
How much is spent on dental care in Oman?
Total spending on dental care in Oman was estimated at US$133 million in 2019, or US$31 per person (WHO).
Does Oman have a national oral health policy?
According to WHO's 2021 survey, Oman had a national oral health policy, strategy or action plan at the operational or drafting stage.
Where can you study dentistry in Oman?
Oman Dental College in Muscat describes itself as the first and only dental school in the Sultanate of Oman, offering a BDS degree programme.
When was Oman's dental college founded?
Oman Dental College was established in 2006 and runs a five-year BDS degree programme (Human Resources for Health). Oman Dental College began qualifying BDS graduates in 2012 (Human Resources for Health).
References
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