Dental Explorers In Oman
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
Clinics and distributors in Oman can buy dental explorers directly from Equate, which lists 64 references. In 2019, an estimated 45.5% of children aged 1–9 in Oman had untreated caries in their primary teeth (WHO).
Key points
- According to WHO's 2021 survey, Oman had implemented a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.
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).
- 1,494
- 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 explorers do clinics in Oman stock?
- Explorer-probe combinations
- Shepherd's hook
- Straight and angled explorers
How are dental explorers regulated 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).
How should dental explorers be cleaned and sterilised in Oman?
According to WHO's 2021 survey, Oman had a national oral health policy, strategy or action plan at the operational or drafting stage.
Popular Equate dental explorers for Oman
All products
dental explorers
Explorer Fig. 2 Extra Thin - Solid Handle 6mm
EI-0132
dental explorers
Fig. 9 Extra Thin Dental Explorer - 6 mm Solid Handle
EI-0178
dental explorers
Explorer 11-12 Blue
EI-1179
dental explorers
Explorer 11F-12F Flexible, Light Blue
EI-1180
dental explorers
Explorer 18-19 Blue
EI-1207
dental explorers
Explorer 9-17C - Light Blue Silicone Slim Handle
EI-1210
dental explorers
Dental Explorer Fig. 8A Extra Thin - Solid Handle 6mm
EI-1920
dental explorers
Explorer Fig. 17 Hollow Handle 10mm
EI-1925
What is the Oman market like for dental explorers?
According to WHO's 2021 survey, Oman had implemented a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.
Oman Dental College in Muscat describes itself as the first and only dental school in the Sultanate of Oman, offering a BDS degree programme.
Where do dental students in Oman learn to use dental explorers?
Dental explorers are part of clinical training at Oman's 1 dental school, including Oman Dental College.
Which dental explorers does Equate supply to Oman?
Local guides: Muscat.
Why do dentists in Oman need dental explorers?
A dental explorer is a slender hand instrument with a fine, sharp, flexible tip that the clinician uses to feel the tooth surface. See the full guide to dental Explorers.
Why do practices in Oman buy dental explorers from Equate?
- Clinics in Oman can request samples and a quote before committing to a full order.
- Direct from the manufacturer: practices in Oman order 64 dental explorers references without a distributor mark-up in between.
Equate data
The Equate dental explorers range for Oman
Catalogue explorer: 64 references
Starter kit for a new practice in Oman
- Shepherd's hook:Shepherd's Hook Explorer No.23EI-0035
- Subgingival explorer:Explorer 11-12 BlueEI-1179
What buyers search for (all English-language markets Equate tracks)
About 9,900 searches a month across 18 related terms.
- dental explorer5,000
- dental explorer 11 12500
- dental explorer tool500
- endo explorer500
- endo explorer dental500
- explorer dental instrument500
Your Regional Executive · GCC
Nader Chaudhry
Regional Executive, London, UK
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Oman buy dental explorers 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 (2025)
- Oman Dental College (2026)
- Gehrig JS, et al. Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation & Advanced Root Instrumentation. Wolters Kluwer (instrument design and explorers)
- Ekstrand K, Qvist V, Thylstrup A. Light microscope study of the effect of probing in occlusal surfaces. Caries Research 1987;21(4):368–374
- Ismail AI, Sohn W, Tellez M, et al. The International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS): an integrated system for measuring dental caries. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology 2007;35(3):170–178
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