Dental Extraction Forceps In Ireland
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
Clinics and distributors in Ireland can buy extraction forceps directly from Equate, which lists 206 references. WHO estimates that 12.8% of people aged 20 and over in Ireland had no natural teeth (edentulism) in 2019 (WHO).
Key points
- The WHO oral health country profile records 3,217 dentists in Ireland in 2018, or 6.7 per 10,000 people (WHO).
Dentists in Ireland at a glance
- Dentists on the Register of Dentists at year end: 3,643 (2023) to 3,783 (2024)
- +3.8% since 2023
- Dentists on the Register of Dentists at year end: 3,643 (2023) to 3,783 (2024)
- Dental Council of Ireland, 2024
- The WHO oral health country profile records 3,217 dentists in Ireland in 2018, or 6.7 per 10,000 people (WHO).
- 6.7
- The WHO oral health country profile records 3,217 dentists in Ireland in 2018, or 6.7 per 10,000 people (WHO).
- World Health Organization, 2018
- dental schools listed
- 2
- dental schools listed
- Equate research
- Untreated caries, age 5+31.6%
- Severe periodontal disease, 15+4.9%
- No natural teeth, 20+12.8%
The dark line marks the median of Equate's 22 markets. Source: WHO Oral Health Country Profiles 2022 (2019 estimates).
Which types of extraction forceps do clinics in Ireland stock?
- Universal upper
- Upper and lower anterior forceps
- Premolar forceps
How are extraction forceps regulated in Ireland?
In Ireland, the HPRA reports that Regulation (EU) 2023/607 entered into force on 20 March 2023, extending the transitional provisions of the EU Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (HPRA).
How should extraction forceps be cleaned and sterilised in Ireland?
In Ireland, the Dental Council's infection prevention and control code requires reusable, invasive dental instruments, including handpieces, to be sterilised after every use (Dental Council).
WHO reports that Ireland's largest government health financing scheme covers 100% of the population, and that oral health screening, urgent care and basic restorative dental care are available in public primary care (WHO).
Popular Equate dental extraction forceps for Ireland
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Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig.16 - Lower Molars Cow-Horn Beak
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Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig.17 - Lower Molars
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Extracting Forceps Fig.88R Upper Molars Right - American Pattern Cowhorn
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Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig.150 Upper Premolars, Incisors & Roots, Universal
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Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig.151 Lower Premolars, Incisors & Roots, Universal
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Children's Extraction Forceps - Upper Incisors 10cm (Fig. 137)
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Extracting Forceps Fig.86 Lower Molars Cow-Horn Beak
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What shapes demand for extraction forceps in Ireland?
The WHO oral health country profile records 3,217 dentists in Ireland in 2018, or 6.7 per 10,000 people (WHO).
Where do dental students in Ireland learn to use extraction forceps?
Extraction forceps are part of clinical training at Ireland's 2 dental schools, including School of Dental Science, Trinity College Dublin and Cork University Dental School and Hospital, University College Cork.
What do dentists in Ireland search for when buying extraction forceps?
In UK & Ireland, extraction forceps draw about 21,150 searches a month (Google Keyword Planner bands, October 2025 to September 2026). The most searched terms are "cowhorn forceps", "dental forceps", "extraction forceps" and "forcep tooth".
What else are extraction forceps called in Ireland?
Ireland uses FDI tooth numbering (ISO 3950), so extraction notes and forceps patterns refer to teeth such as 16 or 36.
Why do dentists in Ireland need extraction forceps?
Dental extraction forceps are hinged hand instruments for grasping a tooth's root below the crown and removing it from its socket. See the full guide to dental Extraction Forceps.
Why do practices in Ireland buy extraction forceps from Equate?
- A named Regional Executive for UK & Ireland handles quotes, samples and volume pricing for NHS and private practices and dental groups and hospital departments in Ireland.
- Clinics in Ireland can request samples and a quote before committing to a full order.
Equate data
The Equate dental extraction forceps range for Ireland
How this range is arranged for Ireland
- Forceps are labelled with FDI tooth numbers (ISO 3950), the system used in Ireland.
- English-pattern forceps are listed first for Ireland: American patterns are the North American convention, English (European) patterns the convention elsewhere.
Catalogue explorer: 206 references
| Pattern | References | Teeth (FDI) | Figures | Handles | Coatings | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Anterior ForcepsAmerican / English pattern | 8 | 11–13, 21–23 | Fig. 1, Fig. 2 | knurled | diamond-coated | EI-0639EI-0657 |
| Upper Premolar ForcepsAmerican / English pattern | 9 | 14, 15, 24, 25 | Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 31, Fig. 15 | — | diamond-coated | EI-0649EI-0670 |
| Lower Premolar ForcepsEnglish pattern | 5 | 34, 35, 44, 45 | Fig. 13 | — | diamond-coated | EI-0640EI-0658 |
| Upper Molar ForcepsAmerican / English pattern | 7 | 16, 17, 26, 27 | Fig. 18a, Fig. 187m, Fig. 10s, Fig. 24 | knurled | diamond-coated | EI-1344EI-1345 |
| Right Upper Molar ForcepsAmerican / English pattern | 6 | 16, 17 | Fig. 17, Fig. 18r, Fig. 53r, Fig. 88r | knurled | diamond-coated | EI-0641EI-0660 |
| Left Upper Molar ForcepsAmerican / English pattern | 6 | 26, 27 | Fig. 18, Fig. 18l, Fig. 53l, Fig. 88l | knurled | diamond-coated | EI-0642EI-0661 |
| Lower Molar ForcepsAmerican / English pattern | 27 | 36, 37, 46, 47 | Fig. 86, Fig. 86b, Fig. 21, Fig. 22, Fig. 99, Fig. 350, Fig. 351, Fig. 208 | knurled | diamond-coated | EI-0643EI-0644 |
| Upper Wisdom ForcepsAmerican / English pattern | 8 | 18, 28 | Fig. 67, Fig. 210s | knurled | diamond-coated | EI-0648EI-0669 |
| Upper Root ForcepsAmerican / English pattern | 32 | Upper roots (1x, 2x) | Fig. 51a, Fig. 144, Fig. 30, Fig. 97, Fig. 98, Fig. 29, Fig. 52, Fig. 97l | anatomical, knurled | diamond-coated | EI-0647EI-0653 |
| Universal Extraction ForcepsAmerican pattern | 18 | — | Fig. 211, Fig. 166, Fig. 167, Fig. 99c, Fig. 103, Fig. 203, Fig. 32, Fig. 150as | knurled | — | EI-1388EI-1389 |
| Lower Anterior Forceps | 4 | 31–33, 41–43 | Fig. 4, Fig. 13a | — | — | EI-1335EI-1336 |
| Lower Wisdom ForcepsAmerican pattern | 5 | 38, 48 | Fig. 222, Fig. 5 | — | diamond-coated | EI-0650EI-0672 |
| Lower Root Forceps | 21 | Lower roots (3x, 4x) | Fig. 33a, Fig. 74, Fig. 68 | anatomical | diamond-coated | EI-0646EI-0654 |
| Pediatric Upper ForcepschildrenAmerican pattern | 26 | 51–55, 61–65 | Fig. 137, Fig. 139, Fig. 3, Fig. 51s, Fig. 18a, Fig. 5, Fig. 39 | — | diamond-coated | EI-0609EI-0610 |
| Pediatric Lower ForcepschildrenAmerican pattern | 24 | 71–75, 81–85 | Fig. 5, Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 13s, Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 | — | diamond-coated | EI-0612EI-0614 |
Starter kit for a new practice in Ireland
- Universal upper:Fig.166 Upper Universal Extracting ForcepsEI-1389
- Universal lower:Fig.211 Lower Universal Extracting ForcepsEI-1388
- Upper molar, right:Extraction Forceps - Fig. 17 Upper Right MolarsEI-0641
- Upper molar, left:Extraction Forceps - Fig. 18 Upper Left MolarsEI-0642
- Lower molar:Lower Molar Extraction Forceps Fig. 87EI-0652
- Upper roots:Extraction Forceps - Fig. 51A Upper RootsEI-0647
- Lower roots:Extracting Forceps Fig. 33A Lower RootsEI-0646
What buyers search for
About 21,150 searches a month across 278 related terms.
- cowhorn forceps500
- dental forceps500
- extraction forceps500
- forcep tooth500
- forceps dentistry500
- forceps lower molar500
Your Regional Executive · UK & Ireland
Nader Chaudhry
Regional Executive, London, UK
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Ireland buy extraction forceps directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Ireland. The Regional Executive for UK & Ireland handles quotes, samples and volume pricing.
What sterilisation rules apply to extraction forceps in Ireland?
In Ireland, all new dental premises opened after 1 January 2016 must have a separate local decontamination room fitted out for a washer-disinfector, under the Dental Council's code (Dental Council).
References
- World Health Organization (2019)
- Health Products Regulatory Authority (2023)
- Dental Council of Ireland (2020)
- Hupp JR, Ellis E, Tucker MR. Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Elsevier (principles of routine exodontia)
- Tomes J. A System of Dental Surgery. London: John Churchill (anatomical extraction forceps)
- 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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