Periodontal Probes In Qatar
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
Clinics and distributors in Qatar can buy periodontal probes directly from Equate, which lists 90 references. In 2019, an estimated 18.2% of people aged 15 and over in Qatar had severe periodontal disease (WHO).
Key points
- Total spending on dental care in Qatar was estimated at US$229 million in 2019, or US$83 per person (WHO).
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).
Which types of periodontal probes do clinics in Qatar stock?
- Nabers furcation probe
- Williams
- UNC-15
How should periodontal probes be cleaned and sterilised in Qatar?
PHCC provides dental care in 154 clinics across 31 health centres in Qatar (The Peninsula).
What shapes demand for periodontal probes 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.
Popular Equate periodontal probes for Qatar
All products
periodontal probes
Periodontal Probe CP12/#23 - Solid Knurled Handle
EI-0081
periodontal probes
WHO CPI Periodontal Probe with Ball Tip - 6 mm Solid Handle
EI-0183
periodontal probes
Expro 9 Explorer and CP-18 Probe Combination - 6 mm Solid Handle
EI-0205
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 do dental students in Qatar learn to use periodontal probes?
Periodontal probes are part of clinical training at Qatar's 1 dental school, including Qatar University College of Dental Medicine.
Why do dentists in Qatar need periodontal probes?
A periodontal probe is a slim, blunt-ended hand instrument with millimetre markings, used to measure the depth of the pocket between gum and tooth. See the full guide to periodontal Probes.
Why do practices in Qatar buy periodontal probes from Equate?
- A named Regional Executive for GCC handles quotes, samples and volume pricing for government and private hospitals and private dental centres in Qatar.
- Clinics in Qatar can request samples and a quote before committing to a full order.
Equate data
The Equate periodontal probes range for Qatar
Catalogue explorer: 90 references
| Pattern | References | Figures | Handles | Coatings | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color-Coded Probes | 22 | — | hollow, knurled, silicone, solid | titanium-coated | EI-0039EI-0081 |
| Williams Probes | 14 | Fig. 17, Fig. 3, Fig. 16 | hollow, knurled, silicone, solid | — | EI-0112EI-0113 |
| WHO CPI Probes | 10 | — | hollow, silicone, solid | — | EI-0038EI-0115 |
| UNC Probes | 2 | — | hollow, silicone | — | EI-0040EI-1020 |
| Nabers Furcation Probes | 7 | — | hollow, slim, solid | — | EI-0131EI-0882 |
| Explorer-Probe Combinations | 32 | — | hollow, silicone, slim, solid | — | EI-0045EI-0046 |
| ExPro Probes | 3 | — | silicone, solid | — | EI-0024EI-0884 |
Starter kit for a new practice in Qatar
- UNC-15 probe:UNC Periodontal Probe CP 15 - Hollow HandleEI-0040
- WHO probe:WHO CPI Probe CP 11.5 Ball-End - Hollow HandleEI-0038
- Furcation probe:Nabers Furcation Probe - Solid Handle 6mmEI-0131
What buyers search for (all English-language markets Equate tracks)
About 35,600 searches a month across 64 related terms.
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- periodontal probe5,000
- briault probe500
Your Regional Executive · GCC
Nader Chaudhry
Regional Executive, London, UK
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Qatar buy periodontal probes directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Qatar. The Regional Executive for GCC handles quotes, samples and volume pricing.
References
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022) (2019)
- The Peninsula Qatar (2023) · thepeninsulaqatar.com
- World Health Organization. Oral Health Surveys: Basic Methods, 5th edition. WHO, 2013 (the CPI probe)
- Ainamo J, Barmes D, Beagrie G, Cutress T, Martin J, Sardo-Infirri J. Development of the World Health Organization (WHO) Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN). International Dental Journal 1982;32(3):281–291
- Caton JG, Armitage G, Berglundh T, et al. A new classification scheme for periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions. Journal of Clinical Periodontology 2018;45(Suppl 20):S1–S8
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