Dental Instruments In London
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Published ·
Clinics in London can order Equate dental instruments directly from the manufacturer, through the Regional Executive for North America. As of September 30, 2026, 2,080,253 Ontario residents were enrolled in the Canadian Dental Care Plan for 2026-2027, and 634,469 had received care (Government of Canada).
Key points
- London has 1 dental school.
- Orders go direct, through the Regional Executive for North America.
Dentists in London 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).
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- 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 London?
London is home to Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University (founded 1964).
What is London's place in dental history?
- The Government of Ontario gave official approval of Western University's Faculty of Dentistry in London in 1964, and its first class graduated in 1970 (Western University).
What national dental facts matter to clinics in London?
In 2019, an estimated 24.7% of people aged 15 and over in Canada had severe periodontal disease (WHO).
Under Health Canada's rules, a dental instrument that fails a Rule 3 criterion, such as a single-use instrument, is generally Class II (Health Canada).
Most-searched Equate instruments for London
All products
extraction forceps
Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig.151 Lower Premolars, Incisors & Roots, Universal
EI-1435
extraction forceps
Children's Extraction Forceps - Upper Incisors 10cm (Fig. 137)
EI-0609
hand scalers
Micro Sickle Scaler 01/02
EI-0249
hand scalers
M23 Sickle Scaler - Sharpen-Free
EI-0250
dental elevators and luxators
Straight Elevator 4 mm with Tapered Stainless-Steel Handle
EI-1651
dental elevators and luxators
Molt Periosteal Elevator 4mm/4mm 18.5cm Hollow Handle
EI-2293
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
Is the water fluoridated in London?
Fluoride is added to London's drinking water to bring levels to 0.7 mg/L, the level recommended by Health Canada (Middlesex-London Health Unit).
Where can London clinics compare instruments?
For London, start with hand scalers in Canada, periodontal probes in Canada, surgical retractors in Canada and mouth mirrors in Canada.
How do London clinics order from Equate?
- 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 London.
- Samples are available, so a clinic in London can test an instrument before ordering in volume.
Your Regional Executive · North America
Ahmed Kamal
Regional Executive, Long Island, NY
Frequently asked questions
Can dentists in London buy instruments directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in London, with quotes and samples through the Regional Executive for North America.
Which dental schools are in London?
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University.
References
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