Tooth Extraction Instruments 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 tooth extraction instruments directly from Equate, which lists 27 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 a national oral health policy, strategy or action plan at the operational or drafting stage.
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 tooth extraction instruments do clinics in Oman stock?
- Luxators and elevators
- Extraction forceps
- Surgical curette
How are tooth extraction instruments 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.
What else are tooth extraction instruments called in Oman?
Oman uses FDI tooth numbering (ISO 3950), so extraction notes and forceps patterns refer to teeth such as 16 or 36.
Which tooth extraction instruments does Equate supply to Oman?
Local guides: Muscat.
How should tooth extraction instruments be cleaned and sterilised in Oman?
According to WHO's 2021 survey, Oman had implemented a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.
What is the Oman market like for tooth extraction instruments?
According to WHO's 2021 survey, Oman had a national oral health policy, strategy or action plan at the operational or drafting stage.
Where do dental students in Oman learn to use tooth extraction instruments?
Tooth extraction instruments are part of clinical training at Oman's 1 dental school, including Oman Dental College.
Why do dentists in Oman need tooth extraction instruments?
A tooth extraction uses a small set of instruments in a fixed order. See the full guide to tooth Extraction Instruments.
Why do practices in Oman buy tooth extraction instruments 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 27 tooth extraction instruments references without a distributor mark-up in between.
Equate data
The Equate tooth extraction instruments range for Oman
How this range is arranged for Oman
- English-pattern forceps are listed first for Oman: American patterns are the North American convention, English (European) patterns the convention elsewhere.
Catalogue explorer: 27 references
| Pattern | References | Figures | Handles | Coatings | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Extraction SetschildrenEnglish pattern | 12 | Fig. 1 | — | diamond-coated, plasma | EI-0638EI-0656 |
| Pediatric Extraction Setschildren | 2 | — | — | diamond-coated | EI-0608EI-0616 |
| Full Extraction Kits | 1 | — | — | — | EI-2987 |
| Basic Surgery Kits | 2 | — | — | titanium-coated, tungsten-carbide | EI-0845EI-2922 |
| Advanced Surgery Kits | 3 | — | gold | rhodium | EI-0846EI-2961 |
| Luxator Kits | 4 | — | plastic | — | EI-0255EI-0267 |
| Root Elevator Kits | 3 | — | anatomical, round | — | EI-0309EI-2983 |
Starter kit for a new practice in Oman
- Adult forceps set:Adult Extraction Forceps Set - 11 Piece in Zipped CaseEI-0638
- Luxating elevator kit:Luxating Elevator Kit - 10 PiecesEI-0255
- Root elevator kit:Heidbrink Root-Tip Elevator SetEI-0309
What buyers search for (all English-language markets Equate tracks)
About 17,350 searches a month across 14 related terms.
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- dental extraction instruments500
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- oral surgery instruments500
Your Regional Executive · GCC
Nader Chaudhry
Regional Executive, London, UK
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Oman buy tooth extraction instruments 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)
- Hupp JR, Ellis E, Tucker MR. Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Elsevier (instrumentation for basic oral surgery; principles of routine exodontia)
- Kohn WG, et al. Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings, 2003. MMWR 52(RR-17), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Department of Health and Social Care. Health Technical Memorandum 01-05: Decontamination in primary care dental practices
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