Dental Scalers (Hand Scalers) In Canada
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
In Canada, Equate supplies 78 hand scalers 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
- In 2019, total Canadian expenditure on outpatient dental care was an estimated US$12,829 million, or US$343 per person (WHO).
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).
- 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).
- 0.7
- 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
- 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 hand scalers do clinics in Canada stock?
- Mini and micro sickles
- Hoe scalers
- Anterior sickle scalers
What are hand scalers used for in Canada?
A dental scaler is a hand instrument for removing calculus (tartar) from tooth surfaces above the gumline. See the full guide to dental Scalers (Hand Scalers).
Where do dental students in Canada learn to use hand scalers?
Students at University of Manitoba Faculty of Dentistry and Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University and 8 other Canada dental schools train with hand scalers in their clinical years.
Popular Equate dental scalers (hand scalers) for Canada
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What do dentists in Canada search for when buying hand scalers?
In North America, hand scalers draw about 42,250 searches a month (Google Keyword Planner bands, October 2025 to September 2026). The most searched terms are "dental scaler", "scalers", "tooth scaler" and "204 scaler".
Which hand scalers does Equate supply to Canada?
Local guides: Montreal, Ottawa and Quebec City.
How are hand scalers regulated in Canada?
In Canada, medical devices are classified into one of four classes, from Class I (lowest risk) to Class IV (highest risk) (Health Canada).
How should hand scalers be cleaned and sterilised in Canada?
In Ontario, the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario standard Infection Prevention and Control in the Dental Office (November 2018) requires all heat-tolerant reusable critical and semi-critical instruments to be heat-sterilized between uses (RCDSO).
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).
What shapes demand for hand scalers in Canada?
In 2019, total Canadian expenditure on outpatient dental care was an estimated US$12,829 million, or US$343 per person (WHO).
The University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry was opened in 1875 by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario as Canada's first dental school (University of Toronto).
Why do practices in Canada buy hand scalers from Equate?
- Samples are available, so a clinic in Canada can test an instrument before ordering in volume.
- Buyers in Canada deal with the manufacturer itself, choosing from 78 hand scalers references.
Equate data
The Equate dental scalers (hand scalers) 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: 78 references
| Pattern | References | Figures | Handles | Coatings | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Posterior Sickle Scalers | 25 | — | anatomical, hollow, knurled, silicone, solid | plasma, titanium-coated, titanium-nitride | EI-0009EI-0054 |
| Anterior Sickle Scalers | 14 | — | ergonomic, hollow, knurled, solid | plasma | EI-0122EI-0190 |
| Mini Sickle Scalers | 10 | — | ergonomic, silicone | — | EI-0248EI-0968 |
| Micro Sickle Scalers | 6 | — | ergonomic, silicone | — | EI-0249EI-0969 |
| Posterior Hoe Scalers | 3 | — | hollow, silicone | — | EI-1006EI-1007 |
| Jacquette Scalers | 11 | — | knurled, silicone, solid | plasma | EI-0253EI-1070 |
| Anterior Hoe Scalers | 1 | — | silicone | — | EI-1005 |
| Scaler & Curette Kits | 8 | — | silicone | — | EI-0244EI-1087 |
Starter kit for a new practice in Canada
- Anterior sickle:H6-H7 Anterior Sickle ScalerEI-0251
- Posterior sickle:Sickle Scaler 204SEI-0009
- Jacquette:Sharp Jacquette J-ScalerEI-0253
What buyers search for
About 42,250 searches a month across 199 related terms.
- dental scaler5,000
- scalers5,000
- tooth scaler5,000
- 204 scaler500
- 204s scaler500
- 204s sickle scaler500
Your Regional Executive · North America
Ahmed Kamal
Regional Executive, Long Island, NY
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Canada buy hand scalers 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 hand scalers 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)
- University of Toronto (1875)
- 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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