Dental Instruments In Montreal
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Published ·
Clinics in Montreal can order Equate dental instruments directly from the manufacturer, through the Regional Executive for North America. As of September 30, 2026, 1,407,565 Quebec residents were enrolled in the Canadian Dental Care Plan for 2026-2027, and 326,697 had received care (Government of Canada).
Key points
- Montreal has 2 dental schools.
- Orders go direct, through the Regional Executive for North America.
Dentists in Montreal 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).
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- The Canadian Dental Association represents over 21,000 practising dentists across Canada (Canadian Dental Association).
- Canadian Dental Association, 2026
- dental schools listed
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- dental schools listed
- Equate research
Dentistry in Montreal
In 2021, the City of Montreal had a population of 1,762,949, according to the Statistics Canada 2021 Census as reported by the Ville de Montréal.
The Université de Montréal dental faculty clinics in Montreal report 16,000 patients treated and 28,000 appointments a year (Université de Montréal).
Where can you study dentistry in Montreal?
Montreal is home to McGill University Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences (founded 1904) and Université de Montréal Faculté de médecine dentaire (founded 1904).
What is Montreal's place in dental history?
- The Université de Montréal Faculty of Dental Medicine was founded in February 1904 as the École de chirurgie dentaire de Montréal by Dr. Eudore Dubeau (Université de Montréal).
- The McGill Dental School in Montreal was established in June 1904 as a department of the Faculty of Medicine and became the Faculty of Dentistry in 1920 (McGill University).
Most-searched Equate instruments for Montreal
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
H6-H7 Anterior Sickle Scaler
EI-0251
hand scalers
Sharp Jacquette J-Scaler
EI-0253
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
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
What national dental facts matter to clinics in Montreal?
In 2019, an estimated 7.7% of people aged 20 and over in Canada had lost all their natural teeth (WHO).
Is the water fluoridated in Montreal?
On November 21, 2024, Montreal city council decided to stop fluoridation at the Pointe-Claire and Dorval plants, which supply about 5% of the island's water; the island's four other plants do not fluoridate (Ville de Montréal).
Where can Montreal clinics compare instruments?
For Montreal, start with dental curettes in Canada, mouth mirrors in Canada, restorative hand instruments in Canada and tooth extraction instruments in Canada.
How do Montreal clinics order from Equate?
- Samples are available, so a clinic in Montreal can test an instrument before ordering in volume.
- Buyers in Montreal deal with the manufacturer itself, choosing from 3,375 instrument references.
Your Regional Executive · North America
Ahmed Kamal
Regional Executive, Long Island, NY
Frequently asked questions
Can dentists in Montreal buy instruments directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Montreal, with quotes and samples through the Regional Executive for North America.
Which dental schools are in Montreal?
McGill University Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences and Université de Montréal Faculté de médecine dentaire.
References
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