Dental Instruments In Oulu
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Published ·
Clinics in Oulu can order Equate dental instruments directly from the manufacturer, through the Regional Executive for Nordics & Scandinavia. In Oulu, school pupils receive public dental care mainly at Dentopolis in Kontinkangas (City of Oulu).
Key points
- Oulu has 1 dental school.
- Orders go direct, through the Regional Executive for Nordics & Scandinavia.
Dentists in Oulu at a glance
- Practising dentists: 4,004 (2015) to 3,978 (2025)
- -0.6% since 2015
- Practising dentists: 4,004 (2015) to 3,978 (2025)
- Eurostat (dataset hlth_rs_prs2, Health personnel), 2025
- In 2018, Finland had 4,500 dentists, or 8.1 per 10,000 people (WHO Oral Health Country Profile, National Health Workforce Accounts).
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- In 2018, Finland had 4,500 dentists, or 8.1 per 10,000 people (WHO Oral Health Country Profile, National Health Workforce Accounts).
- World Health Organization, 2018
- dental schools listed
- 4
- dental schools listed
- Equate research
- people (2025)
- 217,469
- people (2025)
- Population
Dentistry in Oulu
Wikidata records a population of 217,469 for Oulu (2025).
In Oulu, routine school dental check-ups are offered in grades 1, 5 and 8, with further check-ups set by each pupil's individual dental health plan (City of Oulu).
Where can you study dentistry in Oulu?
Oulu is home to University of Oulu, Dentistry.
What national dental facts matter to clinics in Oulu?
In 2019, an estimated 13.9% of people aged 20 and over in Finland had lost all their natural teeth (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).
In Finland, Kela reimburses up to two dental hygienist appointments booked without a dentist's referral, and up to 15 treatments within two years with a referral (Kela).
Most-searched Equate instruments for Oulu
All products
extraction forceps
Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig.17 - Lower Molars
EI-1414
extraction forceps
Extracting Forceps Fig.88R Upper Molars Right - American Pattern Cowhorn
EI-1428
hand scalers
H6-H7 Anterior Sickle Scaler
EI-0251
hand scalers
Sharp Jacquette J-Scaler
EI-0253
dental elevators and luxators
Molt Periosteal Elevator, 7mm/5mm Ends, Solid Handle
EI-0214
dental elevators and luxators
Straight Elevator 4 mm with Tapered Stainless-Steel Handle
EI-1651
periodontal probes
Probe CP-2 and Explorer #6 - Double-Ended Diagnostic Instrument
EI-0206
periodontal probes
UNC Periodontal Probe CP 15 - Hollow Handle
EI-0040
Where can Oulu clinics compare instruments?
For Oulu, start with spoon excavators in Finland, surgical retractors in Finland, hand scalers in Finland and periodontal probes in Finland.
How do Oulu clinics order from Equate?
- Samples are available, so a clinic in Oulu can test an instrument before ordering in volume.
- Buyers in Oulu deal with the manufacturer itself, choosing from 3,375 instrument references.
Your Regional Executive · Nordics & Scandinavia
Hassan Nazir
Regional Executive, Helsinki, Finland
Frequently asked questions
Can dentists in Oulu buy instruments directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Oulu, with quotes and samples through the Regional Executive for Nordics & Scandinavia.
Which dental schools are in Oulu?
University of Oulu, Dentistry.
References
- Wikidata (2025) · wikidata.org
- City of Oulu (2026)
- World Health Organization (2019)
- Kela (2026)
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