Periodontal Probes In Iceland
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
Clinics and distributors in Iceland can buy periodontal probes directly from Equate, which lists 90 references. 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
- Periodontal probes are class Ir devices under EU MDR 2017/745.
- In 2020, the age-standardised incidence of lip and oral cavity cancer in Iceland was 1.8 per 100,000 people (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).
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.
- 259
- 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 periodontal probes do clinics in Iceland stock?
- UNC-15
- CP-12 and CP-11
- WHO CPI probe
How are periodontal probes regulated in Iceland?
In Iceland, anyone who sells, owns or professionally uses medical devices must report serious adverse incidents to the Icelandic Medicines Agency (IMA).
Where do dental students in Iceland learn to use periodontal probes?
Periodontal probes are part of clinical training at Iceland's 1 dental school, including University of Iceland, Faculty of Odontology.
Popular Equate periodontal probes for Iceland
All products
periodontal probes
Periodontal Probe CP12/#23 - Solid Knurled Handle
EI-0081
periodontal probes
WHO CPI Periodontal Probe with Ball Tip - 6 mm Solid Handle
EI-0183
periodontal probes
Expro 9 Explorer and CP-18 Probe Combination - 6 mm Solid Handle
EI-0205
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
How should periodontal probes be cleaned and sterilised in Iceland?
In Iceland, Icelandic Health Insurance (Sjúkratryggingar Íslands) covers 100% of children's dental costs up to age 18 under the dental agreement, with an annual visit fee of ISK 3,500 (Sjúkratryggingar Íslands).
What shapes demand for periodontal probes in Iceland?
In 2020, the age-standardised incidence of lip and oral cavity cancer in Iceland was 1.8 per 100,000 people (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).
In 2019, an estimated 40.5% of people aged 5 and over in Iceland had untreated caries of permanent teeth (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).
Why do dentists in Iceland need periodontal probes?
A periodontal probe is a slim, blunt-ended hand instrument with millimetre markings, used to measure the depth of the pocket between gum and tooth. See the full guide to periodontal Probes.
Why do practices in Iceland buy periodontal probes from Equate?
- Direct from the manufacturer: practices in Iceland order 90 periodontal probes references without a distributor mark-up in between.
- Built to one specification across the range: passivated stainless steel, ultrasonically cleaned, shape-, boil- and performance-tested and individually packed.
Equate data
The Equate periodontal probes range for Iceland
Catalogue explorer: 90 references
| Pattern | References | Figures | Handles | Coatings | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color-Coded Probes | 22 | — | hollow, knurled, silicone, solid | titanium-coated | EI-0039EI-0081 |
| Williams Probes | 14 | Fig. 17, Fig. 3, Fig. 16 | hollow, knurled, silicone, solid | — | EI-0112EI-0113 |
| WHO CPI Probes | 10 | — | hollow, silicone, solid | — | EI-0038EI-0115 |
| UNC Probes | 2 | — | hollow, silicone | — | EI-0040EI-1020 |
| Nabers Furcation Probes | 7 | — | hollow, slim, solid | — | EI-0131EI-0882 |
| Explorer-Probe Combinations | 32 | — | hollow, silicone, slim, solid | — | EI-0045EI-0046 |
| ExPro Probes | 3 | — | silicone, solid | — | EI-0024EI-0884 |
Starter kit for a new practice in Iceland
- UNC-15 probe:UNC Periodontal Probe CP 15 - Hollow HandleEI-0040
- WHO probe:WHO CPI Probe CP 11.5 Ball-End - Hollow HandleEI-0038
- Furcation probe:Nabers Furcation Probe - Solid Handle 6mmEI-0131
What buyers search for (all English-language markets Equate tracks)
About 35,600 searches a month across 64 related terms.
- dental perio probe5,000
- dental probe5,000
- perio probe5,000
- perio probe dental5,000
- periodontal probe5,000
- briault probe500
Your Regional Executive · Nordics & Scandinavia
Hassan Nazir
Regional Executive, Helsinki, Finland
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Iceland buy periodontal probes 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.
Which regulation covers periodontal probes in Iceland?
Reusable surgical instruments in Iceland fall under the EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 as class I devices with reprocessing requirements (class Ir).
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)
- World Health Organization. Oral Health Surveys: Basic Methods, 5th edition. WHO, 2013 (the CPI probe)
- Ainamo J, Barmes D, Beagrie G, Cutress T, Martin J, Sardo-Infirri J. Development of the World Health Organization (WHO) Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN). International Dental Journal 1982;32(3):281–291
- Caton JG, Armitage G, Berglundh T, et al. A new classification scheme for periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions. Journal of Clinical Periodontology 2018;45(Suppl 20):S1–S8
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