Dental Curettes In The United Arab Emirates
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
In the United Arab Emirates, Equate supplies 237 dental curettes references directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors. In 2019, an estimated 21.1% of people aged 15 and over in the United Arab Emirates had severe periodontal disease (WHO).
Key points
- Gulf Medical University's College of Dentistry in Ajman was established in 2008 and offers a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) (Gulf Medical University).
Dentists in the United Arab Emirates at a glance
- In 2018, the United Arab Emirates had 6,273 dentists, or 6.5 per 10,000 people (WHO).
- 6,273
- In 2018, the United Arab Emirates had 6,273 dentists, or 6.5 per 10,000 people (WHO).
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022), 2018
- WHO reports 6.5 dentists per 10,000 people in the United Arab Emirates for 2018.
- 6.5
- WHO reports 6.5 dentists per 10,000 people in the United Arab Emirates for 2018.
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022), 2018
- dental schools listed
- 4
- dental schools listed
- Equate research
- Untreated caries, age 5+33.8%
- Severe periodontal disease, 15+21.1%
- No natural teeth, 20+4.8%
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 the United Arab Emirates stock?
- Gracey curettes
- Universal curettes
What are dental curettes used for in the United Arab Emirates?
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.
Which dental curettes does Equate supply to the United Arab Emirates?
Popular Equate dental curettes for the United Arab Emirates
All products
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
dental curettes
Gracey 1-2 Curette, Hollow Stainless Handle
EI-0243
dental curettes
Gracey 11-12 Curette, Hollow Stainless Handle
EI-0245
How are dental curettes regulated in the United Arab Emirates?
In the United Arab Emirates, the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) issues marketing authorisation certificates for medical devices, which are valid for five years from committee approval.
How should dental curettes be cleaned and sterilised in the United Arab Emirates?
The Dubai Health Authority's Clinical Guidelines for Infection Control in Dentistry (DHA/HRS/HPSD/CG-10, version 2) were issued on 31 December 2025 and took effect on 1 March 2026.
According to WHO's 2021 survey, the United Arab Emirates had a national oral health policy, strategy or action plan at the operational or drafting stage.
What shapes demand for dental curettes in the United Arab Emirates?
Gulf Medical University's College of Dentistry in Ajman was established in 2008 and offers a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) (Gulf Medical University).
In June 2019, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi announced a comprehensive oral health policy focused on care services, prevention awareness, research and workforce planning.
Where do dental students in the United Arab Emirates learn to use dental curettes?
Students at Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine (MBRU) and Ajman University College of Dentistry and 2 other the United Arab Emirates dental schools train with dental curettes in their clinical years.
Why do practices in the United Arab Emirates buy dental curettes from Equate?
- Samples are available, so a clinic in the United Arab Emirates can test an instrument before ordering in volume.
- Buyers in the United Arab Emirates deal with the manufacturer itself, choosing from 237 dental curettes references.
Equate data
The Equate dental curettes range for the United Arab Emirates
How this range is arranged for the United Arab Emirates
- WHO estimates severe periodontal disease at 21.1% in the United Arab Emirates, at or above the median of Equate's markets (20.4%), so area-specific and posterior patterns come first.
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 the United Arab Emirates
- 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 the United Arab Emirates buy dental curettes directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in the United Arab Emirates. The Regional Executive for GCC handles quotes, samples and volume pricing.
References
- World Health Organization (Oral Health Country Profile 2022) (2019)
- Emirates Drug Establishment (2026)
- Dubai Health Authority (DHA) (2026)
- Gulf Medical University (2008)
- Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (2019)
- 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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