Dental Mouth Mirrors In Denmark
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
In Denmark, Equate supplies 35 mouth mirrors references directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors. In 2019, an estimated 24.6% of people aged 5 and over in Denmark had untreated caries of permanent teeth (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).
Key points
- Mouth mirrors are class Ir devices under EU MDR 2017/745.
- In Denmark, regional subsidies for adults aged 21 and over generally cover 15% to 65% of the dentist's fee across 15 separate subsidy schemes (European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies).
Dentists in Denmark at a glance
- Practising dentists: 4,346 (2014) to 4,817 (2024)
- +10.8% since 2014
- Practising dentists: 4,346 (2014) to 4,817 (2024)
- Eurostat (dataset hlth_rs_prs2, Health personnel), 2024
- In 2016, Denmark had 4,247 dentists, or 7.4 per 10,000 people (WHO Oral Health Country Profile, National Health Workforce Accounts).
- 7.4
- In 2016, Denmark had 4,247 dentists, or 7.4 per 10,000 people (WHO Oral Health Country Profile, National Health Workforce Accounts).
- World Health Organization, 2016
- dental schools listed
- 2
- dental schools listed
- Equate research
- Untreated caries, age 5+24.6%
- Severe periodontal disease, 15+33.5%
- No natural teeth, 20+10.6%
The dark line marks the median of Equate's 22 markets. Source: WHO Oral Health Country Profiles 2022 (2019 estimates).
Which types of mouth mirrors do clinics in Denmark stock?
- Plain
- Front-surface mirrors
- Rhodium front-surface mirrors
What are mouth mirrors used for in Denmark?
A dental mouth mirror is a small round mirror on a slim handle that lets the clinician see surfaces that can't be viewed directly. See the full guide to dental Mouth Mirrors.
How are mouth mirrors regulated in Denmark?
In Denmark, as across the EU, reusable surgical instruments such as mouth mirrors fall under the Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745, as class I devices with extra requirements for reprocessing (class Ir).
In Denmark, the Danish Medicines Agency oversees notified bodies for medical devices and reviews incident reports (Danish Medicines Agency).
Popular Equate dental mouth mirrors for Denmark
All products
mouth mirrors
Mouth Mirror Handle with Integrated Scale - 8 mm
EI-1817
mouth mirrors
Mouth Mirror No. 4 - Rhodium Front Surface, 22 mm, Universal Thread
EI-0003
mouth mirrors
Mouth Mirror Handle - Hollow 10 mm
EI-0037
mouth mirrors
Mouth Mirror Handle - Hollow Hexagonal 8 mm
EI-0108
mouth mirrors
Mouth Mirror No.4 Magnifying 22mm Universal
EI-1798
mouth mirrors
Mouth Mirror No.6 Rhodium Front Surface 26mm Cone-Socket
EI-1810
mouth mirrors
Mouth Mirror Handle - Hexagonal 6 mm
EI-1811
How should mouth mirrors be cleaned and sterilised in Denmark?
Denmark's National Infection Hygiene Guidelines for dental clinics (NIR Tandklinikker), 2nd edition 2019, are published by the Central Unit for Infection Hygiene at Statens Serum Institut (SSI).
In Denmark, children born in 2004 or later receive free municipal dental care until they turn 22 (Aarhus Municipality).
What shapes demand for mouth mirrors in Denmark?
In Denmark, regional subsidies for adults aged 21 and over generally cover 15% to 65% of the dentist's fee across 15 separate subsidy schemes (European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies).
In December 2025, a broad Danish parliamentary agreement proposed an age-differentiated 'dental account' of about DKK 450 to 850 a year for every citizen aged 21 or older (European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies).
Where do dental students in Denmark learn to use mouth mirrors?
Students at University of Copenhagen, Department of Odontology and Aarhus University, Department of Dentistry and Oral Health train with mouth mirrors in their clinical years.
Which mouth mirrors does Equate supply to Denmark?
Local guides: Aarhus and Copenhagen.
Why do practices in Denmark buy mouth mirrors from Equate?
- Buyers in Denmark deal with the manufacturer itself, choosing from 35 mouth mirrors references.
- Each reference is passivated stainless steel, ultrasonically cleaned, shape-, boil- and performance-tested and individually packed, whatever the pattern.
Equate data
The Equate dental mouth mirrors range for Denmark
Catalogue explorer: 35 references
Starter kit for a new practice in Denmark
- Front-surface mirror head:Front Surface Mouth Mirror (SS) - No. 3EI-0001
- Mirror handle:Mouth Mirror Handle - Hollow 10 mmEI-0037
What buyers search for (all English-language markets Equate tracks)
About 17,600 searches a month across 57 related terms.
- dental mirror5,000
- mouth mirror5,000
- dental mirror cvs500
- dental mirror disposable500
- dental mirror with light500
- dental mirror with suction500
Your Regional Executive · Nordics & Scandinavia
Hassan Nazir
Regional Executive, Helsinki, Finland
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Denmark buy mouth mirrors directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Denmark. The Regional Executive for Nordics & Scandinavia handles quotes, samples and volume pricing.
References
- World Health Organization (2019)
- Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices, Article 52(7) and Annex VIII (2017)
- Danish Medicines Agency (2026)
- Statens Serum Institut (2019)
- Aarhus Municipality (2026)
- European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies (2025)
- Boyd LRB. Dental Instruments: A Pocket Guide. Elsevier
- ISO 9873 Dentistry: intra-oral mirrors
- Gehrig JS, et al. Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation & Advanced Root Instrumentation. Wolters Kluwer (instrument design and explorers)
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