Dental Scalers (Hand Scalers) In Iceland
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
In Iceland, Equate supplies 78 hand scalers references directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors. In 2019, an estimated 17.7% of people aged 15 and over in Iceland had severe periodontal disease (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).
Key points
- Hand scalers are class Ir devices under EU MDR 2017/745.
- In Iceland, Icelandic Health Insurance covers 75% of general dental care costs for pensioners, including people aged 67 and over (Sjúkratryggingar Íslands).
Dentists in Iceland at a glance
- Practising dentists: 274 (2014) to 315 (2024)
- +15% since 2014
- Practising dentists: 274 (2014) to 315 (2024)
- Eurostat (dataset hlth_rs_prs2, Health personnel), 2024
- The Icelandic Dental Association (Tannlæknafélag Íslands) has 259 members, according to the FDI World Dental Federation.
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- The Icelandic Dental Association (Tannlæknafélag Íslands) has 259 members, according to the FDI World Dental Federation.
- FDI World Dental Federation, 2026
- dental schools listed
- 1
- dental schools listed
- Equate research
- Untreated caries, age 5+40.5%
- Severe periodontal disease, 15+17.7%
- No natural teeth, 20+10.1%
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 Iceland stock?
- Posterior sickle scalers
- Jacquette scalers
- Mini and micro sickles
What are hand scalers used for in Iceland?
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).
Where do dental students in Iceland learn to use hand scalers?
Students at University of Iceland, Faculty of Odontology train with hand scalers in their clinical years.
Popular Equate dental scalers (hand scalers) for Iceland
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Which hand scalers does Equate supply to Iceland?
How are hand scalers regulated in Iceland?
In Iceland, 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).
In Iceland, anyone who sells, owns or professionally uses medical devices must report serious adverse incidents to the Icelandic Medicines Agency (IMA).
How should hand scalers be cleaned and sterilised in Iceland?
In Iceland, Icelandic Health Insurance covers 75% of general dental care costs for pensioners, including people aged 67 and over (Sjúkratryggingar Íslands).
What shapes demand for hand scalers in Iceland?
In 2019, per capita expenditure on dental healthcare in Iceland was an estimated US$408 (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).
Why do practices in Iceland buy hand scalers from Equate?
- Samples are available, so a clinic in Iceland can test an instrument before ordering in volume.
- Buyers in Iceland deal with the manufacturer itself, choosing from 78 hand scalers references.
Equate data
The Equate dental scalers (hand scalers) range for Iceland
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 |
| Jacquette Scalers | 11 | — | knurled, silicone, solid | plasma | EI-0253EI-1070 |
| 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 |
| Anterior Hoe Scalers | 1 | — | silicone | — | EI-1005 |
| Scaler & Curette Kits | 8 | — | silicone | — | EI-0244EI-1087 |
Starter kit for a new practice in Iceland
- 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 Iceland buy hand scalers directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Iceland. 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)
- Icelandic Medicines Agency (2026)
- Sjúkratryggingar Íslands (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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