Dental And Oral Surgery Retractors In Norway
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
Clinics and distributors in Norway can buy surgical retractors directly from Equate, which lists 63 references. In 2019, an estimated 35.1% of people aged 5 and over in Norway had untreated caries of permanent teeth (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).
Key points
- Surgical retractors are class Ir devices under EU MDR 2017/745.
- In Norway, people who turn 19 to 28 in the year of treatment pay 25% of the cost at the Public Dental Health Service, with the public sector covering 75% (Helsenorge).
Dentists in Norway at a glance
- Practising dentists: 4,450 (2014) to 4,878 (2024)
- +9.6% since 2014
- Practising dentists: 4,450 (2014) to 4,878 (2024)
- Eurostat (dataset hlth_rs_prs2, Health personnel), 2024
- In 2019, Norway had 4,703 dentists, or 8.7 per 10,000 people (WHO Oral Health Country Profile, National Health Workforce Accounts).
- 8.7
- In 2019, Norway had 4,703 dentists, or 8.7 per 10,000 people (WHO Oral Health Country Profile, National Health Workforce Accounts).
- World Health Organization, 2019
- dental schools listed
- 3
- dental schools listed
- Equate research
- Untreated caries, age 5+35.1%
- Severe periodontal disease, 15+25%
- No natural teeth, 20+11%
The dark line marks the median of Equate's 22 markets. Source: WHO Oral Health Country Profiles 2022 (2019 estimates).
Which types of surgical retractors do clinics in Norway stock?
- Langenbeck retractor
- Hook and rake retractors
- Tongue retractors and depressors
How are surgical retractors regulated in Norway?
Reprocessing of single-use medical devices is not permitted in Norway (Norwegian Medical Products Agency).
Where do dental students in Norway learn to use surgical retractors?
Surgical retractors are part of clinical training at Norway's 3 dental schools, including University of Bergen, Department of Clinical Dentistry and UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Department of Clinical Dentistry.
Popular Equate dental and oral surgery retractors for Norway
All products
surgical retractors
Austin Retractor
EI-2734
surgical retractors
Minnesota Retractor, Large
EI-2736
surgical retractors
Sharp Senn-Miller Retractor 5x20mm
EI-0380
surgical retractors
Brunings Tongue Retractor 19cm
EI-0387
surgical retractors
Minnesota Retractor Small
EI-0388
surgical retractors
Cawood-Minnesota Tongue Retractor
EI-0390
surgical retractors
Langenbeck Retractor 40x11 mm 21 cm
EI-0404
surgical retractors
Jennings Mouth Gag Retractor - 13 cm
EI-2251
Which surgical retractors does Equate supply to Norway?
How should surgical retractors be cleaned and sterilised in Norway?
Norway's 2018 dental infection-control recommendations were developed by FHI with the dental faculties in Bergen, Oslo and Tromsø, the Norwegian Dental Association and the Directorate of Health (FHI).
Most adults in Norway pay for dental treatment themselves, although the National Insurance scheme covers part of the cost through Helfo in certain conditions (Helsenorge).
What shapes demand for surgical retractors in Norway?
In Norway, people who turn 19 to 28 in the year of treatment pay 25% of the cost at the Public Dental Health Service, with the public sector covering 75% (Helsenorge).
Why do dentists in Norway need surgical retractors?
A dental retractor is a hand instrument that holds the cheek, lips, tongue or a surgical flap away from the area being treated. See the full guide to dental and Oral Surgery Retractors.
Why do practices in Norway buy surgical retractors from Equate?
- Clinics in Norway can request samples and a quote before committing to a full order.
- Direct from the manufacturer: practices in Norway order 63 surgical retractors references without a distributor mark-up in between.
Equate data
The Equate dental and oral surgery retractors range for Norway
Catalogue explorer: 63 references
| Pattern | References | Figures | Handles | Coatings | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Retractors | 3 | — | — | — | EI-0388EI-2736 |
| Austin Retractors | 5 | — | — | — | EI-2349EI-2477 |
| Langenbeck Retractors | 10 | — | — | — | EI-0403EI-0404 |
| Tissue Retractors | 24 | Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 | knurled, solid | — | EI-0371EI-0372 |
| Tongue Retractors | 5 | — | — | — | EI-0387EI-0389 |
| Lip Retractors | 6 | — | — | — | EI-2332EI-2335 |
| Self-Retaining Retractors | 2 | — | — | — | EI-2246EI-2247 |
| Mouth Gagschildren | 8 | — | — | — | EI-2250EI-2251 |
Starter kit for a new practice in Norway
- Minnesota retractor:Minnesota Retractor SmallEI-0388
- Austin retractor:Austin RetractorEI-2734
- Tongue retractor:Brunings Tongue Retractor 19cmEI-0387
- Mouth gag:Jennings Mouth Gag Retractor - 11 cmEI-2250
What buyers search for (all English-language markets Equate tracks)
About 20,900 searches a month across 85 related terms.
- cheek retractors5,000
- austin retractor500
- cheek retractors dental500
- dental mouth gag500
- dental retractors500
- dental tongue retractor500
Your Regional Executive · Nordics & Scandinavia
Hassan Nazir
Regional Executive, Helsinki, Finland
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Norway buy surgical retractors directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Norway. The Regional Executive for Nordics & Scandinavia handles quotes, samples and volume pricing.
Which regulation covers surgical retractors in Norway?
Reusable surgical instruments in Norway 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)
- Norwegian Medical Products Agency (2026)
- Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) (2018)
- Helsenorge (2026)
- Hupp JR, Ellis E, Tucker MR. Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Elsevier (instrumentation for basic oral surgery; principles of routine exodontia)
- Boyd LRB. Dental Instruments: A Pocket Guide. Elsevier
- 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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