Dental Explorers In Finland
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
In Finland, Equate supplies 64 dental explorers references directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors. In 2020, the age-standardised incidence of lip and oral cavity cancer in Finland was 3.0 per 100,000 people (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).
Key points
- Dental explorers are class Ir devices under EU MDR 2017/745.
- 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).
Dentists in Finland 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
- Untreated caries, age 5+29.7%
- Severe periodontal disease, 15+23.8%
- No natural teeth, 20+13.9%
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 Finland stock?
- Explorer-probe combinations
- Shepherd's hook
- Straight and angled explorers
What are dental explorers used for in Finland?
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.
How should dental explorers be cleaned and sterilised in Finland?
In 2019, per capita expenditure on dental healthcare in Finland was an estimated US$108 (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).
Popular Equate dental explorers for Finland
All products
dental explorers
Fig. 9 Extra Thin Dental Explorer - 6 mm Solid Handle
EI-0178
dental explorers
Explorer 11-12 Blue
EI-1179
dental explorers
Explorer 11F-12F Flexible, Light Blue
EI-1180
dental explorers
Explorer 18-19 Blue
EI-1207
dental explorers
Explorer 9-17C - Light Blue Silicone Slim Handle
EI-1210
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
What shapes demand for dental explorers in Finland?
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).
Finland's national dental doctoral network FINDOS includes all four of the country's dental schools, in Helsinki, Kuopio, Turku and Oulu (University of Eastern Finland).
Where do dental students in Finland learn to use dental explorers?
Students at University of Oulu, Dentistry and University of Eastern Finland, Institute of Dentistry and 2 other Finland dental schools train with dental explorers in their clinical years.
Which dental explorers does Equate supply to Finland?
How are dental explorers regulated in Finland?
In Finland, as across the EU, reusable surgical instruments such as dental explorers fall under the Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745, as class I devices with extra requirements for reprocessing (class Ir).
With effect from 26 May 2021, Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices replaced Council Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC across the EU, including Finland (European Commission).
Why do practices in Finland buy dental explorers from Equate?
- A named Regional Executive for Nordics & Scandinavia handles quotes, samples and volume pricing for public dental services and private clinics and university clinics in Finland.
- Samples are available, so a clinic in Finland can test an instrument before ordering in volume.
Equate data
The Equate dental explorers range for Finland
Catalogue explorer: 64 references
Starter kit for a new practice in Finland
- 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 · Nordics & Scandinavia
Hassan Nazir
Regional Executive, Helsinki, Finland
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Finland buy dental explorers directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Finland. The Regional Executive for Nordics & Scandinavia handles quotes, samples and volume pricing.
References
- World Health Organization (2020)
- Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices, Article 52(7) and Annex VIII (2017)
- European Commission (2021)
- Kela (2026)
- University of Eastern Finland (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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