Dental Curettes In Saudi Arabia
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
In Saudi Arabia, Equate supplies 237 dental curettes references directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors. In 2019, an estimated 10.8% of people aged 15 and over in Saudi Arabia had severe periodontal disease (WHO).
Key points
- King Abdulaziz University's Faculty of Dentistry graduated its first cohort in 1992–1993 (King Abdulaziz University).
Dentists in Saudi Arabia at a glance
- Dentists (all sectors, Saudi and non-Saudi): 25,970 (2023) to 33,751 (2024)
- +30% since 2023
- Dentists (all sectors, Saudi and non-Saudi): 25,970 (2023) to 33,751 (2024)
- General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), Healthcare Establishments and Workforce Statistics, 2024
- In 2018, Saudi Arabia had 16,752 dentists, or 5.0 per 10,000 people (WHO).
- 16,752
- In 2018, Saudi Arabia had 16,752 dentists, or 5.0 per 10,000 people (WHO).
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022), 2018
- WHO reports 5.0 dentists per 10,000 people in Saudi Arabia for 2018.
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- WHO reports 5.0 dentists per 10,000 people in Saudi Arabia for 2018.
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022), 2018
- In 2024, Saudi Arabia had 33,751 dentists, of whom 19,598 were Saudi nationals (GASTAT).
- 33,751
- In 2024, Saudi Arabia had 33,751 dentists, of whom 19,598 were Saudi nationals (GASTAT).
- General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), 2024
- dental schools listed
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- dental schools listed
- Equate research
- Untreated caries, age 5+38.8%
- Severe periodontal disease, 15+10.8%
- No natural teeth, 20+5%
The dark line marks the median of Equate's 22 markets. Source: WHO Oral Health Country Profiles 2022 (2019 estimates).
Which types of dental curettes do clinics in Saudi Arabia stock?
- Gracey curettes
- Universal curettes
What are dental curettes used for in Saudi Arabia?
A dental curette is a hand instrument with a rounded toe and back, used to remove calculus and biofilm from root surfaces below the gumline. See the full guide to dental Curettes.
What shapes demand for dental curettes in Saudi Arabia?
King Abdulaziz University's Faculty of Dentistry graduated its first cohort in 1992–1993 (King Abdulaziz University).
In 2019, an estimated 53.2% of children aged 1–9 in Saudi Arabia had untreated caries in their primary teeth (WHO).
Popular Equate dental curettes for Saudi Arabia
All products
dental curettes
Gracey 13-14 Curette, Hollow Stainless Handle
EI-0246
dental curettes
Columbia 4L-4R Universal Curette
EI-0252
dental curettes
After Five Gracey Curette 1-2 with Hollow Handle 10 mm
EI-2179
dental curettes
Lucas 88 Bone Curette 3.5 mm Hollow Handle
EI-0065
dental curettes
Universal Curette Fig. 413/414 - Solid Knurled Handle
EI-0092
dental curettes
McCall Fig. 13S-14S Curette - Hollow Handle 10mm
EI-0106
dental curettes
Lucas 84 Surgical Bone Curette 1.5 mm - 6 mm Solid Handle
EI-0196
dental curettes
Mini Gracey Curette 11-12 - Hollow Knurled Handle
EI-0239
Where do dental students in Saudi Arabia learn to use dental curettes?
Students at King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Dentistry and College of Dentistry, King Saud University train with dental curettes in their clinical years.
Which dental curettes does Equate supply to Saudi Arabia?
How are dental curettes regulated in Saudi Arabia?
In Saudi Arabia, a medical device may be supplied only if it is registered with the SFDA and holds a Medical Devices Marketing Authorization (MDMA).
How should dental curettes be cleaned and sterilised in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Infection Prevention and Control (GDIPC) published the 3rd edition of its Manual of Infection Prevention and Control in Dental Settings in 2023.
According to WHO's 2021 survey, Saudi Arabia had a national oral health policy, strategy or action plan at the operational or drafting stage.
Why do practices in Saudi Arabia buy dental curettes from Equate?
- Each reference is passivated stainless steel, ultrasonically cleaned, shape-, boil- and performance-tested and individually packed, whatever the pattern.
- A named Regional Executive for GCC handles quotes, samples and volume pricing for government and private hospitals and private dental centres in Saudi Arabia.
Equate data
The Equate dental curettes range for Saudi Arabia
Catalogue explorer: 237 references
| Pattern | References | Figures | Handles | Coatings | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Gracey Curettes | 101 | — | hollow, knurled, silicone, solid | plasma, titanium-coated, titanium-nitride | EI-0010EI-0012 |
| Mini Gracey Curettes | 38 | — | hollow, silicone | — | EI-0238EI-0239 |
| After Five Gracey Curettes | 7 | — | hollow | — | EI-2179EI-2183 |
| Rigid Gracey Curettes | 2 | — | — | — | EI-0957EI-0958 |
| Duplex Gracey Curettes | 7 | — | silicone | — | EI-0971EI-0972 |
| Columbia Curettes | 17 | — | solid | titanium-coated | EI-0074EI-0092 |
| McCall Curettes | 15 | — | hollow, silicone, solid | plasma | EI-0106EI-0175 |
| Barnhart Curettes | 6 | — | silicone, solid | — | EI-0137EI-0987 |
| Langer Curettes | 8 | — | solid | — | EI-0979EI-0980 |
| Lucas Curettes | 19 | — | anatomical, ergonomic, hollow, silicone, solid | plasma | EI-0026EI-0027 |
| Duplex Curettes | 9 | — | silicone | — | EI-1057EI-1058 |
| Scaler & Curette Kits | 8 | — | silicone | — | EI-0244EI-1087 |
Starter kit for a new practice in Saudi Arabia
- Gracey 5-6:Gracey Curette 5-6 - 175mm Hollow HandleEI-0144
- Gracey 11-12:Gracey Curette 11-12 - 175mm Hollow HandleEI-0147
- Gracey 13-14:Gracey Curette 13-14 - 175mm Hollow HandleEI-0148
- Universal curette:Universal Implant-Maintenance Curette M23 - Titanium-CoatedEI-0074
What buyers search for (all English-language markets Equate tracks)
About 19,300 searches a month across 107 related terms.
- dental curette5,000
- 1 2 gracey curette500
- 13 14 gracey curette500
- columbia 13 14 curette500
- columbia 13 14 universal curette500
- curette de gracey500
Your Regional Executive · GCC
Nader Chaudhry
Regional Executive, London, UK
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Saudi Arabia buy dental curettes directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Saudi Arabia. The Regional Executive for GCC handles quotes, samples and volume pricing.
References
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022) (2019)
- Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) (2021)
- Ministry of Health – GDIPC (2023) · jed-s3.bluvalt.com
- King Abdulaziz University (1993)
- Gehrig JS, et al. Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation & Advanced Root Instrumentation. Wolters Kluwer
- Newman MG, Takei HH, Klokkevold PR, Carranza FA. Newman and Carranza's Clinical Periodontology. Elsevier (periodontal instruments)
- Kohn WG, et al. Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings, 2003. MMWR 52(RR-17), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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