Dental Explorers In Saudi Arabia
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
Clinics and distributors in Saudi Arabia can buy dental explorers directly from Equate, which lists 64 references. In 2019, an estimated 38.8% of people aged 5 and over in Saudi Arabia had untreated caries in their permanent teeth (WHO).
Key points
- In 2019, an estimated 53.2% of children aged 1–9 in Saudi Arabia had untreated caries in their primary teeth (WHO).
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
- 2
- 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 explorers do clinics in Saudi Arabia stock?
- Explorer-probe combinations
- Shepherd's hook
- Straight and angled explorers
How are dental explorers regulated in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia's Medical Devices Law was issued by Royal Decree No. (M/54) dated 6/7/1442 H, with an implementing regulation issued by the SFDA board (SFDA).
How should dental explorers be cleaned and sterilised in Saudi Arabia?
The Saudi dental infection-control manual aims to reduce the risk of cross-infection in dental settings for patients and healthcare workers (GDIPC).
Saudi Arabia's unified health insurance policy covers essential and preventive dentistry, including consultations, fillings, cleaning, extractions and periodontal treatment (Council of Health Insurance).
Popular Equate dental explorers for Saudi Arabia
All products
dental explorers
Dental Explorer Fig. 8A Extra Thin - Solid Handle 6mm
EI-1920
dental explorers
Explorer Fig. 17 Hollow Handle 10mm
EI-1925
dental explorers
Dental Explorer Fig. 8A - Hollow Handle 10mm
EI-1928
dental explorers
Explorer Fig. 9 Hollow Handle 10mm
EI-1929
dental explorers
Explorer 5 - Double-Ended Diagnostic Explorer
EI-0044
dental explorers
Explorer Fig. 2 Extra Thin - Solid Handle 6mm
EI-0132
dental explorers
Fig. 9 Extra Thin Dental Explorer - 6 mm Solid Handle
EI-0178
dental explorers
Explorer 11-12 Blue
EI-1179
What is the Saudi Arabia market like for dental explorers?
In 2019, an estimated 53.2% of children aged 1–9 in Saudi Arabia had untreated caries in their primary teeth (WHO).
In 2019, an estimated 10.8% of people aged 15 and over in Saudi Arabia had severe periodontal disease (WHO).
Where do dental students in Saudi Arabia learn to use dental explorers?
Dental explorers are part of clinical training at Saudi Arabia's 2 dental schools, including King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Dentistry and College of Dentistry, King Saud University.
Which dental explorers does Equate supply to Saudi Arabia?
Why do dentists in Saudi Arabia need dental explorers?
A dental explorer is a slender hand instrument with a fine, sharp, flexible tip that the clinician uses to feel the tooth surface. See the full guide to dental Explorers.
Why do practices in Saudi Arabia buy dental explorers from Equate?
- Clinics in Saudi Arabia can request samples and a quote before committing to a full order.
- Direct from the manufacturer: practices in Saudi Arabia order 64 dental explorers references without a distributor mark-up in between.
Equate data
The Equate dental explorers range for Saudi Arabia
Catalogue explorer: 64 references
Starter kit for a new practice in Saudi Arabia
- Shepherd's hook:Shepherd's Hook Explorer No.23EI-0035
- Subgingival explorer:Explorer 11-12 BlueEI-1179
What buyers search for (all English-language markets Equate tracks)
About 9,900 searches a month across 18 related terms.
- dental explorer5,000
- dental explorer 11 12500
- dental explorer tool500
- endo explorer500
- endo explorer dental500
- explorer dental instrument500
Your Regional Executive · GCC
Nader Chaudhry
Regional Executive, London, UK
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Saudi Arabia buy dental explorers 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
- Council of Health Insurance (CHI) (2026)
- Gehrig JS, et al. Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation & Advanced Root Instrumentation. Wolters Kluwer (instrument design and explorers)
- Ekstrand K, Qvist V, Thylstrup A. Light microscope study of the effect of probing in occlusal surfaces. Caries Research 1987;21(4):368–374
- Ismail AI, Sohn W, Tellez M, et al. The International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS): an integrated system for measuring dental caries. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology 2007;35(3):170–178
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