Periodontal Probes In The United Arab Emirates
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
Clinics and distributors in the United Arab Emirates can buy periodontal probes directly from Equate, which lists 90 references. In 2019, an estimated 21.1% of people aged 15 and over in the United Arab Emirates had severe periodontal disease (WHO).
Key points
- The UAE national survey found caries in the permanent teeth of 54% of 12-year-olds and 65% of 15-year-olds (Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, WHO EMRO).
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 periodontal probes do clinics in the United Arab Emirates stock?
- WHO CPI probe
- Nabers furcation probe
- Williams
How are periodontal probes regulated in the United Arab Emirates?
In the UAE, marketing authorisation holder companies must be registered with the Emirates Drug Establishment before registering medical device products (EDE).
How should periodontal probes be cleaned and sterilised in the United Arab Emirates?
Dubai's dental infection-control guideline includes a section on cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation of patient-care items in dental clinics (DHA).
Total spending on dental care in the United Arab Emirates was estimated at US$699 million in 2019, or US$65 per person (WHO).
Popular Equate periodontal probes for the United Arab Emirates
All products
periodontal probes
Probe CP-2 and Explorer #6 - Double-Ended Diagnostic Instrument
EI-0206
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UNC Periodontal Probe CP 15 - Hollow Handle
EI-0040
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Periodontal Probe CP12/#23 - Solid Knurled Handle
EI-0081
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WHO CPI Periodontal Probe with Ball Tip - 6 mm Solid Handle
EI-0183
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Expro 9 Explorer and CP-18 Probe Combination - 6 mm Solid Handle
EI-0205
What shapes demand for periodontal probes in the United Arab Emirates?
The UAE national survey found caries in the permanent teeth of 54% of 12-year-olds and 65% of 15-year-olds (Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, WHO EMRO).
Ministry of Health and Prevention screening of 131,451 government-school students in six emirates found caries prevalence fell from 65.1% in 2015 to 49.19% in 2019.
Where do dental students in the United Arab Emirates learn to use periodontal probes?
Periodontal probes are part of clinical training at the United Arab Emirates's 4 dental schools, including Ajman University College of Dentistry and Gulf Medical University College of Dentistry.
Which periodontal probes does Equate supply to the United Arab Emirates?
Why do dentists in the United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates.
- Clinics in the United Arab Emirates can request samples and a quote before committing to a full order.
Equate data
The Equate periodontal probes 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: 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 the United Arab Emirates
- 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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Your Regional Executive · GCC
Nader Chaudhry
Regional Executive, London, UK
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in the United Arab Emirates buy periodontal probes 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)
- WHO EMRO – Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal (2009)
- International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry (PMC) (2019)
- 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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