Dental Instruments In Baltimore
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Published ·
Equate supplies dental practices, schools and distributors in Baltimore, the United States, directly from the manufacturer. The University of Maryland School of Dentistry in Baltimore was founded in 1840 as the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, chartered by the Maryland legislature, with Horace H. Hayden and Chapin A. Harris as founders (University of Maryland School of Dentistry).
Key points
- Baltimore has 1 dental school.
- Orders go direct, through the Regional Executive for North America.
Dentists in Baltimore at a glance
- Dentists in the US (ADA HPI supply series): 163,409 (2001) to 202,485 (2024)
- +23.9% since 2001
- Dentists in the US (ADA HPI supply series): 163,409 (2001) to 202,485 (2024)
- American Dental Association Health Policy Institute, 2024
- In 2025, the United States had 205,088 professionally active dentists (ADA Health Policy Institute).
- 205,088
- In 2025, the United States had 205,088 professionally active dentists (ADA Health Policy Institute).
- American Dental Association Health Policy Institute, 2025
- In 2025, the United States had 60.0 dentists per 100,000 people, with ratios varying by state (ADA Health Policy Institute).
- 60
- In 2025, the United States had 60.0 dentists per 100,000 people, with ratios varying by state (ADA Health Policy Institute).
- American Dental Association Health Policy Institute, 2025
- In 2025, 39.4% of US dentists were women and 21.2% were specialists (ADA Health Policy Institute).
- 39.4
- In 2025, 39.4% of US dentists were women and 21.2% were specialists (ADA Health Policy Institute).
- American Dental Association Health Policy Institute, 2025
- dental schools listed
- 15
- dental schools listed
- Equate research
Dentistry in Baltimore
On July 1, 2024, Baltimore had an estimated population of 568,271 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates).
Where can you study dentistry in Baltimore?
Baltimore is home to University of Maryland School of Dentistry (founded 1840).
What is Baltimore's place in dental history?
- The University of Maryland School of Dentistry in Baltimore was founded in 1840 as the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, chartered by the Maryland legislature, with Horace H. Hayden and Chapin A. Harris as founders (University of Maryland School of Dentistry).
Most-searched Equate instruments for Baltimore
All products
extraction forceps
Extracting Forceps Fig.86 Lower Molars Cow-Horn Beak
EI-0651
extraction forceps
Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig.16 - Lower Molars Cow-Horn Beak
EI-1412
hand scalers
Sharp Jacquette J-Scaler
EI-0253
hand scalers
Nebraska 128 Anterior Sickle Scaler
EI-0254
dental elevators and luxators
Freer Double-Ended Periosteal Elevator - Titanium Coated
EI-0069
dental elevators and luxators
Periosteal Molt 7/5mm 18.5cm Hollow Handle 10mm
EI-0140
periodontal probes
UNC Periodontal Probe CP 15 - Hollow Handle
EI-0040
periodontal probes
Periodontal Probe CP12/#23 - Solid Knurled Handle
EI-0081
What should Baltimore practices know about dentistry in the United States?
In 2019, an estimated 24.3% of people aged 5 and over in the United States had untreated caries of permanent teeth (WHO).
In 2021, the WHO recorded that routine, preventive and curative oral health care were not included in the largest US government health financing scheme, which covered 15% of the population (WHO).
Is the water fluoridated in Baltimore?
In 2022, 93.2% of people served by community water systems in Maryland (4,384,852 people) received fluoridated water; this is a state-level figure (CDC).
Which instrument guides are useful for Baltimore clinics?
For Baltimore, start with dental elevators and luxators in the United States, surgical retractors in the United States, spoon excavators in the United States and dental explorers in the United States.
How do Baltimore clinics order from Equate?
- The same build standard applies to each piece: passivated stainless steel, ultrasonically cleaned, shape-, boil- and performance-tested and individually packed.
- 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 Baltimore.
Your Regional Executive · North America
Ahmed Kamal
Regional Executive, Long Island, NY
Frequently asked questions
Can dentists in Baltimore buy instruments directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Baltimore, with quotes and samples through the Regional Executive for North America.
Which dental schools are in Baltimore?
University of Maryland School of Dentistry.
References
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