Dental Instruments In Halifax
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Published ·
Equate supplies dental practices, schools and distributors in Halifax, Canada, directly from the manufacturer. As of September 30, 2026, 125,805 Nova Scotia residents were enrolled in the Canadian Dental Care Plan for 2026-2027, and 31,740 had received care (Government of Canada).
Key points
- Halifax has 1 dental school.
- Orders go direct, through the Regional Executive for North America.
Dentists in Halifax at a glance
- In 2018, Canada had 23,727 dentists, or 6.4 per 10,000 people (WHO).
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- In 2018, Canada had 23,727 dentists, or 6.4 per 10,000 people (WHO).
- World Health Organization, 2018
- In 2017, Canada had 53,411 dental assistants and therapists, including dental hygienists, or 14.3 per 10,000 people (WHO).
- 14.3
- In 2017, Canada had 53,411 dental assistants and therapists, including dental hygienists, or 14.3 per 10,000 people (WHO).
- World Health Organization, 2017
- In 2018, Canada had 2,600 dental prosthetic technicians, or 0.7 per 10,000 people (WHO).
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- In 2018, Canada had 2,600 dental prosthetic technicians, or 0.7 per 10,000 people (WHO).
- World Health Organization, 2018
- The Canadian Dental Association represents over 21,000 practising dentists across Canada (Canadian Dental Association).
- 21,000
- The Canadian Dental Association represents over 21,000 practising dentists across Canada (Canadian Dental Association).
- Canadian Dental Association, 2026
- dental schools listed
- 10
- dental schools listed
- Equate research
Where can you study dentistry in Halifax?
Halifax is home to Dalhousie University Faculty of Dentistry (founded 1908).
What is Halifax's place in dental history?
- Dalhousie's Faculty of Dentistry in Halifax began as the Maritime Dental College, founded in 1908, which merged with Dalhousie University in 1912 (Dalhousie University Libraries).
What should Halifax practices know about dentistry in Canada?
In 2019, an estimated 25.1% of people aged 5 and over in Canada had untreated caries of permanent teeth (WHO).
In Canada, the Canadian Dental Care Plan covers residents with no access to private dental coverage and an adjusted family net income under $90,000 who have filed a Canadian tax return (Government of Canada).
Most-searched Equate instruments for Halifax
All products
extraction forceps
Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig.17 - Lower Molars
EI-1414
extraction forceps
Extracting Forceps Fig.88R Upper Molars Right - American Pattern Cowhorn
EI-1428
hand scalers
M23 Sickle Scaler - Sharpen-Free
EI-0250
hand scalers
H6-H7 Anterior Sickle Scaler
EI-0251
dental elevators and luxators
Molt Periosteal Elevator 4mm/4mm 18.5cm Hollow Handle
EI-2293
dental elevators and luxators
Buser Periosteal Elevator 18 cm - Anatomical Hollow Handle 10 mm
EI-2687
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
Is the water fluoridated in Halifax?
Halifax Water targets a fluoride dose of 0.7 mg/L during treatment; fluoridation resumed at the Pockwock Lake plant on December 12, 2024, and is scheduled to resume at Lake Major in 2027 (Halifax Water).
Which instrument guides are useful for Halifax clinics?
For Halifax, start with surgical retractors in Canada, tooth extraction instruments in Canada, dental explorers in Canada and dental curettes in Canada.
How do Halifax clinics order from Equate?
- Built to one specification across the range: passivated stainless steel, ultrasonically cleaned, shape-, boil- and performance-tested and individually packed.
- A named Regional Executive for North America handles quotes, samples and volume pricing for private practices and DSOs and dental schools and hospital clinics in Halifax.
Your Regional Executive · North America
Ahmed Kamal
Regional Executive, Long Island, NY
Frequently asked questions
Can dentists in Halifax buy instruments directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Halifax, with quotes and samples through the Regional Executive for North America.
Which dental schools are in Halifax?
Dalhousie University Faculty of Dentistry.
References
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