Dental Instruments In Boston
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Published ·
Equate supplies dental practices, schools and distributors in Boston, the United States, directly from the manufacturer. Founded in 1867, the Harvard School of Dental Medicine in Boston was the first dental school in the United States affiliated with a university and its medical school; its first class admitted five students (Harvard School of Dental Medicine).
Key points
- Boston has 1 dental school.
- Orders go direct, through the Regional Executive for North America.
Dentists in Boston 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 Boston
On July 1, 2024, Boston had an estimated population of 673,458 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates).
Where can you study dentistry in Boston?
Boston is home to Harvard School of Dental Medicine.
What should Boston practices know about dentistry in the United States?
In 2019, an estimated 15.7% of people aged 15 and over in the United States had severe periodontal disease (WHO).
The FDA sorts medical devices into three classes; Class I is lowest risk and about 74% of Class I device types are exempt from premarket notification (FDA).
Most-searched Equate instruments for Boston
All products
extraction forceps
Children's Extraction Forceps - Upper Incisors 10cm (Fig. 137)
EI-0609
extraction forceps
Extracting Forceps Fig.86 Lower Molars Cow-Horn Beak
EI-0651
hand scalers
M23 Sickle Scaler - Sharpen-Free
EI-0250
hand scalers
H6-H7 Anterior Sickle Scaler
EI-0251
dental elevators and luxators
Periosteal Molt 7/5mm 18.5cm Hollow Handle 10mm
EI-0140
dental elevators and luxators
Molt Periosteal Elevator, 7mm/5mm Ends, Solid Handle
EI-0214
periodontal probes
Periodontal Probe CP12/#23 - Solid Knurled Handle
EI-0081
periodontal probes
WHO CPI Periodontal Probe with Ball Tip - 6 mm Solid Handle
EI-0183
Is the water fluoridated in Boston?
In 2022, 58.2% of people served by community water systems in Massachusetts (3,697,733 people) received fluoridated water; this is a state-level figure (CDC).
Which instrument guides are useful for Boston clinics?
For Boston, start with tooth extraction instruments in the United States, extraction forceps in the United States, mouth mirrors in the United States and periodontal probes in the United States.
How do Boston clinics order from Equate?
- 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 Boston.
- Clinics in Boston can request samples and a quote before committing to a full order.
Your Regional Executive · North America
Ahmed Kamal
Regional Executive, Long Island, NY
Frequently asked questions
Can dentists in Boston buy instruments directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Boston, with quotes and samples through the Regional Executive for North America.
Which dental schools are in Boston?
Harvard School of Dental Medicine.
References
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