Dental Instruments In Qatar
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Published ·
Dentists and distributors in Qatar can buy Equate dental instruments directly from the manufacturer, through the Regional Executive for GCC. In 2019, Qatar had 1,741 dentists, or 6.1 per 10,000 people (WHO).
Key points
- Medical devices in Qatar are overseen by Ministry of Public Health (MOPH).
- Equate sells direct to Qatar, with a named Regional Executive for GCC.
Dentists in Qatar at a glance
- Dentists in the government health sector: 291 (2014) to 489 (2019)
- +68% since 2014
- Dentists in the government health sector: 291 (2014) to 489 (2019)
- Planning and Statistics Authority, via State of Qatar Open Data, 2019
- In 2019, Qatar had 1,741 dentists, or 6.1 per 10,000 people (WHO).
- 1,741
- In 2019, Qatar had 1,741 dentists, or 6.1 per 10,000 people (WHO).
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022), 2019
- WHO reports 6.1 dentists per 10,000 people in Qatar for 2019.
- 6.1
- WHO reports 6.1 dentists per 10,000 people in Qatar for 2019.
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022), 2019
- dental schools listed
- 1
- dental schools listed
- Equate research
- Untreated caries, age 5+33.6%
- Severe periodontal disease, 15+18.2%
- No natural teeth, 20+3.6%
The dark line marks the median of Equate's 22 markets. Source: WHO Oral Health Country Profiles 2022 (2019 estimates).
How many dentists are there in Qatar?
The number of dentists in the government health sector in Qatar rose 68%, from 291 in 2014 to 489 in 2019 (Planning and Statistics Authority, via State of Qatar Open Data).
WHO reports 6.1 dentists per 10,000 people in Qatar for 2019.
See how Qatar compares with Equate's other markets in dentists per 10,000 people across 21 countries.
What is the state of oral health in Qatar?
In 2019, an estimated 46.0% of children aged 1–9 in Qatar had untreated caries in their primary teeth (WHO).
In 2019, an estimated 33.6% of people aged 5 and over in Qatar had untreated caries in their permanent teeth (WHO).
In 2019, an estimated 18.2% of people aged 15 and over in Qatar had severe periodontal disease (WHO).
In 2019, an estimated 3.6% of adults aged 20 and over in Qatar had lost all their natural teeth (WHO).
Qatar recorded 30 new cases of lip and oral cavity cancer in 2020 (WHO).
How are dental instruments regulated in Qatar?
Qatar's Ministry of Public Health runs an Implanted Medical Device (IMD) Registration Portal, linked from its Department of Healthcare Professions.
The authority responsible for medical devices in Qatar is Ministry of Public Health (MOPH).
Most-searched Equate instruments for Qatar
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
Micro Sickle Scaler 01/02
EI-0249
hand scalers
M23 Sickle Scaler - Sharpen-Free
EI-0250
dental elevators and luxators
Straight Elevator 4 mm with Tapered Stainless-Steel Handle
EI-1651
dental elevators and luxators
Molt Periosteal Elevator 4mm/4mm 18.5cm Hollow Handle
EI-2293
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
Where can you study dentistry in Qatar?
Dental degrees in Qatar are taught at 1 school, based in Doha.
Qatar University's College of Dental Medicine offers a six-year Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) programme (The Peninsula).
| School | City | Founded | Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar University College of Dental Medicine | Doha | 2019 | DMD |
What are the milestones in Qatar's dental history?
- Qatar University's College of Dental Medicine, launched in September 2019, is Qatar's first and only dental college (The Peninsula).
- In 2025, Qatar University's College of Dental Medicine graduated its first cohort of 14 students (The Peninsula).
What do dentists in Qatar search for?
Search data for Qatar alone isn't published; these are the instrument searches across the English-language markets Equate tracks (Europe and North America), in Google Keyword Planner bands, October 2025 to September 2026.
| Instrument | Searches a month (band) | Most searched term |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Extraction Forceps | 50,350 | dental forceps |
| Dental Scalers (Hand Scalers) | 43,200 | dental scaler |
| Dental Elevators and Luxators | 40,550 | dental elevator |
| Periodontal Probes | 35,600 | dental perio probe |
| Restorative Dental Hand Instruments | 24,000 | acorn burnisher |
| Dental and Oral Surgery Retractors | 20,900 | cheek retractors |
How are teeth numbered in Qatar?
Dentists in Qatar use the FDI two-digit system set out in ISO 3950, where 11 is the upper right central incisor and 48 the lower right third molar.
What do national dental surveys show in Qatar?
- Oral Health Country Profile 2022 (World Health Organization, 2022): In 2019, an estimated 33.6% of people aged 5 and over in Qatar had untreated caries in their permanent teeth (WHO).
How is dental care organised and paid for in Qatar?
Total spending on dental care in Qatar was estimated at US$229 million in 2019, or US$83 per person (WHO).
According to WHO's 2021 survey, Qatar had a national oral health policy, strategy or action plan at the operational or drafting stage.
According to WHO's 2021 survey, Qatar had not implemented a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.
Qatar's Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) offers general dental services at all its health centres and specialist dental care at selected centres.
PHCC dental clinics in Qatar recorded 238,171 visits in 2022, including 147,027 walk-in appointments (The Peninsula).
PHCC provides dental care in 154 clinics across 31 health centres in Qatar (The Peninsula).
Qatar's PHCC Beautiful Smile programme offers children oral health risk assessment from their first dental check-up at age one until age 12.
Which dental instruments does Equate supply to Qatar?
Equate's instrument guides for Qatar cover dental curettes, dental elevators and luxators, dental explorers, extraction forceps, mouth mirrors, surgical retractors, hand scalers, periodontal probes, restorative hand instruments, spoon excavators and tooth extraction instruments.
City guides: Doha.
Why do dental practices in Qatar work with Equate?
- Buyers in Qatar deal with the manufacturer itself, choosing from 3,375 instrument references.
- Every instrument is passivated stainless steel, ultrasonically cleaned, shape-, boil- and performance-tested and individually packed.
- A named Regional Executive for GCC handles quotes, samples and volume pricing for government and private hospitals and private dental centres in Qatar.
- Samples are available, so a clinic in Qatar can test an instrument before ordering in volume.
Social listening
What dental professionals and students across GCC discuss online
Salaries, contracts and career trade-offs
MixedPosters describe salaried two-year contracts with housing benefits, pay that depends heavily on where the dentist trained, and employers wanting several years of experience. Several warn that Gulf posts are less lucrative than they look and that big-city markets are saturated.
- Dentistry in Saudi Arabia, UAE· Student Doctor Network, 2004
- Working in Saudi· Student Doctor Network, 2006
- Dentistry in Dubai or Qatar area... anyone know?· Student Doctor Network, 2006
Licensing exams and experience requirements
CriticalDentists moving to the Gulf ask mostly about each country's own licensing exam, verification of documents and minimum years of experience. Answers are thin and dated; posters say results do not carry across countries and that exams have grown harder as localisation policies advance.
- Dentistry in Saudi Arabia, UAE· Student Doctor Network, 2004
- Dentistry in Dubai or Qatar area... anyone know?· Student Doctor Network, 2006
- KDLE(DENTIST)· Expat.com Kuwait forum, 2016
Treatment prices, insurance and over-treatment worries
MixedExpat patients compare prices between clinics and find wide gaps for the same item, choose clinics by which insurance plans they accept, and complain about being pushed towards treatment they did not need. Public dental services are seen as fine for basic care.
- Dentist prices here in Doha?· ExpatWoman Qatar forum, 2012
- dental clinic in kuwait· Expat.com Kuwait forum, 2012
Equate's summary of public threads on Student Doctor Network, ExpatWoman Qatar forum, Expat.com Kuwait forum, Expat.com Muscat forum, read 2026-10-27. No posters are named and brand names are left out; thread links are listed in the page's data file.
Equate data
Qatar in Equate's market data
Qatar ranks 13 of 22 in the Equate Dental Market Index 2026, with a score of 60.4 out of 100. See the full index
“new graduates are ready to make an excellent, evidence-based and ethical contribution to dental practice”
“a dream that has been realized to have dental education within our borders”
Your Regional Executive · GCC
Nader Chaudhry
Regional Executive, London, UK
Frequently asked questions
How many dentists are there in Qatar?
In 2019, Qatar had 1,741 dentists, or 6.1 per 10,000 people (WHO).
How common is tooth decay in Qatar?
In 2019, an estimated 33.6% of people aged 5 and over in Qatar had untreated caries in their permanent teeth (WHO). In 2019, an estimated 46.0% of children aged 1–9 in Qatar had untreated caries in their primary teeth (WHO).
How common is gum disease in Qatar?
In 2019, an estimated 18.2% of people aged 15 and over in Qatar had severe periodontal disease (WHO).
How much is spent on dental care in Qatar?
Total spending on dental care in Qatar was estimated at US$229 million in 2019, or US$83 per person (WHO).
Does Qatar have a national oral health policy?
According to WHO's 2021 survey, Qatar had a national oral health policy, strategy or action plan at the operational or drafting stage.
Where can you study dentistry in Qatar?
Qatar University's College of Dental Medicine, launched in September 2019, is Qatar's first and only dental college (The Peninsula). Qatar University's College of Dental Medicine offers a six-year Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) programme (The Peninsula).
What public dental services are available in Qatar?
Qatar's Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) offers general dental services at all its health centres and specialist dental care at selected centres. PHCC provides dental care in 154 clinics across 31 health centres in Qatar (The Peninsula).
References
- Planning and Statistics Authority, via State of Qatar Open Data (2019)
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022) (2019)
- Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) (2026)
- The Peninsula Qatar (2022) · thepeninsulaqatar.com
- Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) (2026)
- Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) (2026)
- The Peninsula Qatar (2025) · thepeninsulaqatar.com
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