Dental Instruments In Muscat
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Published ·
Equate supplies dental practices, schools and distributors in Muscat, Oman, directly from the manufacturer. Oman Dental College in Muscat describes itself as the first and only dental school in the Sultanate of Oman, offering a BDS degree programme.
Key points
- Muscat has 1 dental school.
- Orders go direct, through the Regional Executive for GCC.
Dentists in Muscat 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
- 1
- dental schools listed
- Equate research
Dentistry in Muscat
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).
Where can you study dentistry in Muscat?
Muscat is home to Oman Dental College (founded 2006).
What should Muscat practices know about dentistry 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 4.3% of adults aged 20 and over in Oman had lost all their natural teeth (WHO).
Most-searched Equate instruments for Muscat
All products
extraction forceps
Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig.16 - Lower Molars Cow-Horn Beak
EI-1412
extraction forceps
Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig.17 - Lower Molars
EI-1414
hand scalers
M23 Sickle Scaler - Sharpen-Free
EI-0250
hand scalers
H6-H7 Anterior Sickle Scaler
EI-0251
dental elevators and luxators
Periosteal Molt 7/5mm 18.5cm Hollow Handle 10mm
EI-0140
dental elevators and luxators
Molt Periosteal Elevator, 7mm/5mm Ends, Solid Handle
EI-0214
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
Which instrument guides are useful for Muscat clinics?
For Muscat, start with surgical retractors in Oman, tooth extraction instruments in Oman, hand scalers in Oman and extraction forceps in Oman.
How do Muscat clinics order from Equate?
- Direct from the manufacturer: practices in Muscat 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.
Your Regional Executive · GCC
Nader Chaudhry
Regional Executive, London, UK
Frequently asked questions
Can dentists in Muscat buy instruments directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Muscat, with quotes and samples through the Regional Executive for GCC.
Which dental schools are in Muscat?
Oman Dental College.
References
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