Periodontal Probes 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 periodontal probes directly from Equate, which lists 90 references. WHO estimates that 4.9% of people aged 15 and over in Ireland had severe periodontal disease in 2019 (WHO).
Key points
- About 71% of Ireland's population receives fluoridated drinking water (Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology).
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 periodontal probes do clinics in Ireland stock?
- WHO CPI probe
- Nabers furcation probe
- Williams
How are periodontal probes 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 periodontal probes 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 periodontal probes for Ireland
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
What shapes demand for periodontal probes in Ireland?
About 71% of Ireland's population receives fluoridated drinking water (Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology).
WHO estimates that 25.4% of children aged 1 to 9 in Ireland had untreated caries of the deciduous teeth in 2019 (WHO).
Where do dental students in Ireland learn to use periodontal probes?
Periodontal probes are part of clinical training at Ireland's 2 dental schools, including Cork University Dental School and Hospital, University College Cork and School of Dental Science, Trinity College Dublin.
What do dentists in Ireland search for when buying periodontal probes?
In UK & Ireland, periodontal probes draw about 7,650 searches a month (Google Keyword Planner bands, October 2025 to September 2026). The most searched terms are "briault probe", "cpitn probe", "dental perio probe" and "dental probe".
Why do dentists in Ireland 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 Ireland buy periodontal probes 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 periodontal probes range for Ireland
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 Ireland
- 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
About 7,650 searches a month across 64 related terms.
- briault probe500
- cpitn probe500
- dental perio probe500
- dental probe500
- nabers probe500
- perio probe500
Your Regional Executive · UK & Ireland
Nader Chaudhry
Regional Executive, London, UK
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Ireland buy periodontal probes 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 periodontal probes 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).
References
- World Health Organization (2019)
- Health Products Regulatory Authority (2023)
- Dental Council of Ireland (2020)
- Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology (via PMC) (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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