Dental Scalers (Hand Scalers) In Finland
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
Clinics and distributors in Finland can buy hand scalers directly from Equate, which lists 78 references. In 2019, an estimated 23.8% of people aged 15 and over in Finland had severe periodontal disease (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).
Key points
- Hand scalers 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 hand scalers do clinics in Finland stock?
- Hoe scalers
- Anterior sickle scalers
- Posterior sickle scalers
How are hand scalers regulated in Finland?
In Finland, as across the EU, reusable surgical instruments such as hand scalers 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).
Where do dental students in Finland learn to use hand scalers?
Hand scalers are part of clinical training at Finland's 4 dental schools, including University of Oulu, Dentistry and University of Eastern Finland, Institute of Dentistry.
Popular Equate dental scalers (hand scalers) for Finland
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Which hand scalers does Equate supply to Finland?
How should hand scalers 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).
What is the Finland market like for hand scalers?
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).
Why do dentists in Finland need hand scalers?
A dental scaler is a hand instrument for removing calculus (tartar) from tooth surfaces above the gumline. See the full guide to dental Scalers (Hand Scalers).
Why do practices in Finland buy hand scalers 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.
- Clinics in Finland can request samples and a quote before committing to a full order.
Equate data
The Equate dental scalers (hand scalers) range for Finland
How this range is arranged for Finland
- WHO estimates severe periodontal disease at 23.8% in Finland, at or above the median of Equate's markets (20.4%), so area-specific and posterior patterns come first.
Catalogue explorer: 78 references
| Pattern | References | Figures | Handles | Coatings | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Posterior Sickle Scalers | 25 | — | anatomical, hollow, knurled, silicone, solid | plasma, titanium-coated, titanium-nitride | EI-0009EI-0054 |
| Anterior Sickle Scalers | 14 | — | ergonomic, hollow, knurled, solid | plasma | EI-0122EI-0190 |
| Mini Sickle Scalers | 10 | — | ergonomic, silicone | — | EI-0248EI-0968 |
| Micro Sickle Scalers | 6 | — | ergonomic, silicone | — | EI-0249EI-0969 |
| Posterior Hoe Scalers | 3 | — | hollow, silicone | — | EI-1006EI-1007 |
| Jacquette Scalers | 11 | — | knurled, silicone, solid | plasma | EI-0253EI-1070 |
| Anterior Hoe Scalers | 1 | — | silicone | — | EI-1005 |
| Scaler & Curette Kits | 8 | — | silicone | — | EI-0244EI-1087 |
Starter kit for a new practice in Finland
- Anterior sickle:H6-H7 Anterior Sickle ScalerEI-0251
- Posterior sickle:Sickle Scaler 204SEI-0009
- Jacquette:Sharp Jacquette J-ScalerEI-0253
What buyers search for (all English-language markets Equate tracks)
About 43,200 searches a month across 199 related terms.
- dental scaler5,000
- scalers5,000
- tooth scaler5,000
- 204 scaler500
- 204s scaler500
- 204s sickle scaler500
Your Regional Executive · Nordics & Scandinavia
Hassan Nazir
Regional Executive, Helsinki, Finland
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Finland buy hand scalers 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 (2019)
- 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
- 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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