Dental Instruments In Chicago
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Published ·
Clinics in Chicago can order Equate dental instruments directly from the manufacturer, through the Regional Executive for North America. The UIC College of Dentistry in Chicago reports over 150,000 patient visits a year, serving more than 37,000 patients (UIC College of Dentistry).
Key points
- Chicago has 1 dental school.
- Orders go direct, through the Regional Executive for North America.
Dentists in Chicago 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 Chicago
On July 1, 2024, Chicago had an estimated population of 2,721,308 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates).
Where can you study dentistry in Chicago?
Chicago is home to University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry (founded 1913).
What is Chicago's place in dental history?
- The UIC College of Dentistry in Chicago was chartered as a college of the University of Illinois in 1913; it traces its roots to the Columbian Dental College, founded in Chicago in 1891 (UIC College of Dentistry).
- G. V. Black, who organized Black's Classification of Caries Lesions, was the second dean of Northwestern University Dental School in Chicago, which closed in 2001 (Wikipedia).
Most-searched Equate instruments for Chicago
All products
extraction forceps
Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig.17 - Lower Molars
EI-1414
extraction forceps
Extracting Forceps Fig.88R Upper Molars Right - American Pattern Cowhorn
EI-1428
hand scalers
H6-H7 Anterior Sickle Scaler
EI-0251
hand scalers
Sharp Jacquette J-Scaler
EI-0253
dental elevators and luxators
Buser Periosteal Elevator 18 cm - Anatomical Hollow Handle 10 mm
EI-2687
dental elevators and luxators
Freer Periosteal Elevator 5mm/5mm - 19cm Hollow Handle 10mm
EI-2694
periodontal probes
UNC Periodontal Probe CP 15 - Hollow Handle
EI-0040
periodontal probes
Periodontal Probe CP12/#23 - Solid Knurled Handle
EI-0081
What national dental facts matter to clinics in Chicago?
In 2020, the United States had an estimated 24,470 new cases of lip and oral cavity cancer, an incidence of 4.2 per 100,000 (WHO).
In 2022, 72.3% of the US population served by community water systems, 209,135,866 people, received fluoridated water (CDC).
Is the water fluoridated in Chicago?
In 2022, 98.2% of people served by community water systems in Illinois (11,251,149 people) received fluoridated water; this is a state-level figure (CDC).
Where can Chicago clinics compare instruments?
For Chicago, start with surgical retractors in the United States, restorative hand instruments in the United States, periodontal probes in the United States and hand scalers in the United States.
How do Chicago clinics order from Equate?
- Buyers in Chicago deal with the manufacturer itself, choosing from 3,375 instrument references.
- Every instrument is 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 Chicago buy instruments directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Chicago, with quotes and samples through the Regional Executive for North America.
Which dental schools are in Chicago?
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry.
References
- US Census Bureau (2024)
- UIC College of Dentistry (2026)
- Wikipedia (2001) · en.wikipedia.org
- World Health Organization (2020)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2022)
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