Dental Curettes In Canada
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
In Canada, Equate supplies 237 dental curettes references directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors. In 2019, an estimated 24.7% of people aged 15 and over in Canada had severe periodontal disease (WHO).
Key points
- The Université de Montréal Faculty of Dental Medicine was founded in February 1904 as the École de chirurgie dentaire de Montréal by Dr.
Dentists in Canada 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
- Untreated caries, age 5+25.1%
- Severe periodontal disease, 15+24.7%
- No natural teeth, 20+7.7%
The dark line marks the median of Equate's 22 markets. Source: WHO Oral Health Country Profiles 2022 (2019 estimates).
Which types of dental curettes do clinics in Canada stock?
- Gracey curettes
- Universal curettes
What are dental curettes used for in Canada?
A dental curette is a hand instrument with a rounded toe and back, used to remove calculus and biofilm from root surfaces below the gumline. See the full guide to dental Curettes.
Which dental curettes does Equate supply to Canada?
Local guides: Ottawa, Quebec City and Saskatoon.
Popular Equate dental curettes for Canada
All products
dental curettes
Gracey 1-2 Curette, Hollow Stainless Handle
EI-0243
dental curettes
Gracey 11-12 Curette, Hollow Stainless Handle
EI-0245
dental curettes
Gracey 13-14 Curette, Hollow Stainless Handle
EI-0246
dental curettes
Columbia 4L-4R Universal Curette
EI-0252
dental curettes
After Five Gracey Curette 1-2 with Hollow Handle 10 mm
EI-2179
dental curettes
Lucas 88 Bone Curette 3.5 mm Hollow Handle
EI-0065
dental curettes
Universal Curette Fig. 413/414 - Solid Knurled Handle
EI-0092
dental curettes
McCall Fig. 13S-14S Curette - Hollow Handle 10mm
EI-0106
How are dental curettes regulated in Canada?
Under Rule 3 of Health Canada's classification rules, reusable surgical or dental instruments that are not connected to an active device and that cut, drill, scrape, clamp or retract are Class I (Health Canada).
How should dental curettes be cleaned and sterilised in Canada?
The 2018 RCDSO standard requires a biological indicator (spore test) in a process challenge device each day a sterilizer is used and for each cycle type, and states that its monitoring rules meet or exceed PIDAC and CSA recommendations (RCDSO).
In Canada, there is no fee to apply for or renew Canadian Dental Care Plan coverage (Government of Canada).
What shapes demand for dental curettes in Canada?
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).
In 2019, an estimated 38.9% of children aged 1-9 in Canada had untreated caries of deciduous teeth (WHO).
Where do dental students in Canada learn to use dental curettes?
Students at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University and University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry and 8 other Canada dental schools train with dental curettes in their clinical years.
What do dentists in Canada search for when buying dental curettes?
In North America, dental curettes draw about 19,250 searches a month (Google Keyword Planner bands, October 2025 to September 2026). The most searched terms are "dental curette", "1 2 gracey curette", "13 14 gracey curette" and "columbia 13 14 curette".
Why do practices in Canada buy dental curettes from Equate?
- Each reference is passivated stainless steel, ultrasonically cleaned, shape-, boil- and performance-tested and individually packed, whatever the pattern.
- 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 Canada.
Equate data
The Equate dental curettes range for Canada
How this range is arranged for Canada
- WHO estimates severe periodontal disease at 24.7% in Canada, at or above the median of Equate's markets (20.4%), so area-specific and posterior patterns come first.
Catalogue explorer: 237 references
| Pattern | References | Figures | Handles | Coatings | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Gracey Curettes | 101 | — | hollow, knurled, silicone, solid | plasma, titanium-coated, titanium-nitride | EI-0010EI-0012 |
| Mini Gracey Curettes | 38 | — | hollow, silicone | — | EI-0238EI-0239 |
| After Five Gracey Curettes | 7 | — | hollow | — | EI-2179EI-2183 |
| Rigid Gracey Curettes | 2 | — | — | — | EI-0957EI-0958 |
| Duplex Gracey Curettes | 7 | — | silicone | — | EI-0971EI-0972 |
| Columbia Curettes | 17 | — | solid | titanium-coated | EI-0074EI-0092 |
| McCall Curettes | 15 | — | hollow, silicone, solid | plasma | EI-0106EI-0175 |
| Barnhart Curettes | 6 | — | silicone, solid | — | EI-0137EI-0987 |
| Langer Curettes | 8 | — | solid | — | EI-0979EI-0980 |
| Lucas Curettes | 19 | — | anatomical, ergonomic, hollow, silicone, solid | plasma | EI-0026EI-0027 |
| Duplex Curettes | 9 | — | silicone | — | EI-1057EI-1058 |
| Scaler & Curette Kits | 8 | — | silicone | — | EI-0244EI-1087 |
Starter kit for a new practice in Canada
- Gracey 5-6:Gracey Curette 5-6 - 175mm Hollow HandleEI-0144
- Gracey 11-12:Gracey Curette 11-12 - 175mm Hollow HandleEI-0147
- Gracey 13-14:Gracey Curette 13-14 - 175mm Hollow HandleEI-0148
- Universal curette:Universal Implant-Maintenance Curette M23 - Titanium-CoatedEI-0074
What buyers search for
About 19,250 searches a month across 107 related terms.
- dental curette5,000
- 1 2 gracey curette500
- 13 14 gracey curette500
- columbia 13 14 curette500
- columbia 13 14 universal curette500
- curette de gracey500
Your Regional Executive · North America
Ahmed Kamal
Regional Executive, Long Island, NY
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Canada buy dental curettes directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Canada. The Regional Executive for North America handles quotes, samples and volume pricing.
What sterilisation rules apply to dental curettes in Canada?
Under the 2018 RCDSO standard, chemiclaves and bead sterilizers are not acceptable sterilization methods in Ontario dental offices; instruments must be steam- or dry-heat sterilized (RCDSO).
References
- World Health Organization (2019)
- Health Canada (2026)
- Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (2018)
- Government of Canada (2026)
- Université de Montréal (1904)
- Gehrig JS, et al. Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation & Advanced Root Instrumentation. Wolters Kluwer
- Newman MG, Takei HH, Klokkevold PR, Carranza FA. Newman and Carranza's Clinical Periodontology. Elsevier (periodontal instruments)
- Kohn WG, et al. Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings, 2003. MMWR 52(RR-17), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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