Dental Curettes In Oman
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
In Oman, Equate supplies 237 dental curettes references directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors. In 2019, an estimated 15.6% of people aged 15 and over in Oman had severe periodontal disease (WHO).
Key points
- In 2019, an estimated 34.3% of people aged 5 and over in Oman had untreated caries in their permanent teeth (WHO).
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
- 1
- 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).
Which types of dental curettes do clinics in Oman stock?
- Gracey curettes
- Universal curettes
What are dental curettes used for in Oman?
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 Oman?
Local guides: Muscat.
Popular Equate dental curettes for Oman
All products
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
dental curettes
Lucas 84 Surgical Bone Curette 1.5 mm - 6 mm Solid Handle
EI-0196
dental curettes
Mini Gracey Curette 11-12 - Hollow Knurled Handle
EI-0239
dental curettes
Gracey 1-2 Curette, Hollow Stainless Handle
EI-0243
dental curettes
Gracey 11-12 Curette, Hollow Stainless Handle
EI-0245
How are dental curettes regulated in Oman?
In Oman, the Ministry of Health's Medical Devices Control Department receives adverse event reports for medical devices and issues field safety notices.
How should dental curettes be cleaned and sterilised in Oman?
According to WHO's 2021 survey, Oman had implemented a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.
What shapes demand for dental curettes 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 4.3% of adults aged 20 and over in Oman had lost all their natural teeth (WHO).
Where do dental students in Oman learn to use dental curettes?
Students at Oman Dental College train with dental curettes in their clinical years.
Why do practices in Oman buy dental curettes from Equate?
- 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.
Equate data
The Equate dental curettes range for Oman
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 Oman
- 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 Oman buy dental curettes directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Oman. The Regional Executive for GCC handles quotes, samples and volume pricing.
References
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022) (2019)
- Ministry of Health, Oman (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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