Dental Instruments In Erlangen
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Published ·
Equate supplies dental practices, schools and distributors in Erlangen, Germany, directly from the manufacturer. Erlangen is one of the German university locations with a dental clinic, at University of Erlangen–Nuremberg (zahn.de).
Key points
- Erlangen has 1 dental school.
- Orders go direct, through the Regional Executive for DACH.
Dentists in Erlangen at a glance
- Practising dentists: 69,339 (2014) to 71,983 (2024)
- +3.8% since 2014
- Practising dentists: 69,339 (2014) to 71,983 (2024)
- Eurostat (dataset hlth_rs_prs2, Health personnel), 2024
- Germany had 103,998 dentists in total, of whom 73,511 were professionally active (German Dental Association, BZÄK).
- 103,998
- Germany had 103,998 dentists in total, of whom 73,511 were professionally active (German Dental Association, BZÄK).
- Bundeszahnärztekammer (BZÄK), 2024
- At the end of 2024, there was on average one treating dentist for every 1,137 inhabitants in Germany (BZÄK).
- 1,137
- At the end of 2024, there was on average one treating dentist for every 1,137 inhabitants in Germany (BZÄK).
- Bundeszahnärztekammer (BZÄK), 2024
- In Germany, 43,663 dentists worked self-employed in their own practice (BZÄK).
- 43,663
- In Germany, 43,663 dentists worked self-employed in their own practice (BZÄK).
- Bundeszahnärztekammer (BZÄK), 2024
- dental schools listed
- 30
- dental schools listed
- Equate research
Dentistry in Erlangen
Erlangen had a population of 116,450 (2025, Wikidata).
In Bavaria, 12,512 dentists were professionally active members of the dental chamber in 2025, 7,216 of them practice owners (BZÄK, from Landeszahnärztekammer statistics).
Where can you study dentistry in Erlangen?
Erlangen is home to University of Erlangen–Nuremberg.
What is Erlangen's place in dental history?
- Systematic dentistry in Erlangen began in 1887 under the court dentist Friedrich W. Schneider; the clinic gained a seven-storey extension in 1976 (University Hospital Erlangen).
Most-searched Equate instruments for Erlangen
All products
extraction forceps
Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig.150 Upper Premolars, Incisors & Roots, Universal
EI-1432
extraction forceps
Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig.151 Lower Premolars, Incisors & Roots, Universal
EI-1435
hand scalers
Mini Sickle Scaler 11/12
EI-0248
hand scalers
Micro Sickle Scaler 01/02
EI-0249
dental elevators and luxators
Buser Periosteal Elevator 18 cm - Anatomical Hollow Handle 10 mm
EI-2687
dental elevators and luxators
Freer Periosteal Elevator 5mm/5mm - 19cm Hollow Handle 10mm
EI-2694
periodontal probes
UNC Periodontal Probe CP 15 - Hollow Handle
EI-0040
periodontal probes
Periodontal Probe CP12/#23 - Solid Knurled Handle
EI-0081
What should Erlangen practices know about dentistry in Germany?
At the end of 2024, there was on average one treating dentist for every 1,137 inhabitants in Germany (BZÄK).
In Germany, statutory health insurance pays a fixed subsidy (Festzuschuss) of 60% of the standard-care cost for medically necessary dentures, rising to 70% with five years of documented check-ups and 75% after ten years (Federal Ministry of Health).
Which instrument guides are useful for Erlangen clinics?
For Erlangen, start with hand scalers in Germany, surgical retractors in Germany, spoon excavators in Germany and restorative hand instruments in Germany.
How do Erlangen clinics order from Equate?
- A named Regional Executive for DACH handles quotes, samples and volume pricing for private practices and university dental clinics in Erlangen.
- Clinics in Erlangen can request samples and a quote before committing to a full order.
Your Regional Executive · DACH
Ahmed Wali
Regional Executive, Stuttgart, Germany
Frequently asked questions
Can dentists in Erlangen buy instruments directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Erlangen, with quotes and samples through the Regional Executive for DACH.
Which dental schools are in Erlangen?
University of Erlangen–Nuremberg.
References
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