Spoon Excavators (Dental Excavators) 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 spoon excavators directly from Equate, which lists 70 references. In 2019, an estimated 34.3% of people aged 5 and over in Oman had untreated caries in their permanent teeth (WHO).
Key points
- In 2019, Oman had 1,494 dentists, or 3.0 per 10,000 people (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).
- 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 spoon excavators do clinics in Oman stock?
- Long-shank excavators
- Spoon excavators
- Round excavators
How are spoon excavators 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).
What shapes demand for spoon excavators in Oman?
In 2019, Oman had 1,494 dentists, or 3.0 per 10,000 people (WHO).
WHO reports 3.0 dentists per 10,000 people in Oman for 2019.
Popular Equate spoon excavators (dental excavators) for Oman
All products
spoon excavators
Oval Excavator 1.5 mm - Light Grey Silicone Slim Handle
EI-1283
spoon excavators
Black Spoon Excavator 1.5 mm with 6 mm Solid Knurled Handle
EI-1961
spoon excavators
Spoon Excavator 2.0 mm - Solid Handle
EI-1966
spoon excavators
Oval Excavator 1.5mm Solid Handle 6mm
EI-2151
spoon excavators
Round Long Excavator 1.5 mm - Solid Handle 6 mm
EI-2155
spoon excavators
Spoon Excavator 1.0mm - Solid Handle 6mm
EI-0151
spoon excavators
Round Excavator 1.5 mm Grey
EI-1219
spoon excavators
Triple-angled Caries Excavator - 1.5 mm, Light Grey
EI-1223
Where do dental students in Oman learn to use spoon excavators?
Spoon excavators are part of clinical training at Oman's 1 dental school, including Oman Dental College.
How should spoon excavators 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.
Why do dentists in Oman need spoon excavators?
A spoon excavator is a hand instrument with a small, sharp, spoon-shaped blade used to scoop soft, decayed dentine out of a cavity. See the full guide to spoon Excavators (Dental Excavators).
Why do practices in Oman buy spoon excavators from Equate?
- A named Regional Executive for GCC handles quotes, samples and volume pricing for government and private hospitals and private dental centres in Oman.
- Clinics in Oman can request samples and a quote before committing to a full order.
Equate data
The Equate spoon excavators (dental excavators) range for Oman
How this range is arranged for Oman
- WHO estimates untreated caries at 34.3% of people aged 5 and over in Oman, at or above the median of Equate's markets (33.8%), so excavating and packing patterns come first.
Catalogue explorer: 70 references
Starter kit for a new practice in Oman
- Spoon excavator, small:Excavator 1.0 mm - Double-EndedEI-0082
- Spoon excavator, medium:Round Excavator 1.5 mm - Solid Handle 6 mmEI-0083
- Spoon excavator, large:Round Excavator 2.0 mm - Solid Handle 6 mmEI-0084
What buyers search for (all English-language markets Equate tracks)
About 13,800 searches a month across 25 related terms.
- excavator spoon5,000
- spoon excavator5,000
- dental excavator500
- excavator dental instrument500
- excavator dental tool500
- excavator dentistry500
Your Regional Executive · GCC
Nader Chaudhry
Regional Executive, London, UK
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Oman buy spoon excavators 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)
- Schwendicke F, Frencken JE, Bjørndal L, et al. Managing carious lesions: consensus recommendations on carious tissue removal. Advances in Dental Research 2016;28(2):58–67
- Frencken JE, Pilot T, Songpaisan Y, Phantumvanit P. Atraumatic restorative treatment (ART): rationale, technique, and development. Journal of Public Health Dentistry 1996;56(3):135–140
- Black GV. A Work on Operative Dentistry. Chicago: Medico-Dental Publishing, 1908 (the instrument formula)
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