Dental Instruments In Vancouver
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Published ·
Equate supplies dental practices, schools and distributors in Vancouver, Canada, directly from the manufacturer. As of September 30, 2026, 645,410 British Columbia residents were enrolled in the Canadian Dental Care Plan for 2026-2027, and 183,996 had received care (Government of Canada).
Key points
- Vancouver has 1 dental school.
- Orders go direct, through the Regional Executive for North America.
Dentists in Vancouver 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 Vancouver
In 2021, the City of Vancouver had a population of 662,248, according to the Statistics Canada 2021 Census as cited by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
The British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals, which licenses dentists, dental hygienists, dental therapists, dental technicians, denturists and licensed dental assistants in BC, has its primary office at 110 - 1765 8th Ave W in Vancouver (BCCOHP).
Where can you study dentistry in Vancouver?
Vancouver is home to University of British Columbia Faculty of Dentistry.
What should Vancouver practices know about dentistry in Canada?
In 2018, Canada had 2,600 dental prosthetic technicians, or 0.7 per 10,000 people (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 Vancouver
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
Sharp Jacquette J-Scaler
EI-0253
hand scalers
Nebraska 128 Anterior Sickle Scaler
EI-0254
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
UNC Periodontal Probe CP 15 - Hollow Handle
EI-0040
periodontal probes
Periodontal Probe CP12/#23 - Solid Knurled Handle
EI-0081
Which dental organisations are based in Vancouver?
- British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals
Is the water fluoridated in Vancouver?
In 2024, treated water in Metro Vancouver's Capilano system had an average fluoride level below 0.05 mg/L, well under the Health Canada optimal level of 0.7 mg/L for fluoridated supplies (Greater Vancouver Water District).
Which instrument guides are useful for Vancouver clinics?
For Vancouver, start with spoon excavators in Canada, dental explorers in Canada, restorative hand instruments in Canada and dental elevators and luxators in Canada.
How do Vancouver clinics order from Equate?
- Direct from the manufacturer: practices in Vancouver order 3,375 instrument references without a distributor mark-up in between.
- Built to one specification across the range: passivated stainless steel, ultrasonically cleaned, shape-, boil- and performance-tested and individually packed.
Your Regional Executive · North America
Ahmed Kamal
Regional Executive, Long Island, NY
Frequently asked questions
Can dentists in Vancouver buy instruments directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Vancouver, with quotes and samples through the Regional Executive for North America.
Which dental schools are in Vancouver?
University of British Columbia Faculty of Dentistry.
References
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