Dental Instruments In Iowa City
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Published ·
Clinics in Iowa City can order Equate dental instruments directly from the manufacturer, through the Regional Executive for North America. The University of Iowa dental clinics in Iowa City see more than 172,000 patient visits each year (University of Iowa College of Dentistry).
Key points
- Iowa City has 1 dental school.
- Orders go direct, through the Regional Executive for North America.
Dentists in Iowa City 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 Iowa City
On July 1, 2024, Iowa City had an estimated population of 76,710 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates).
Where can you study dentistry in Iowa City?
Iowa City is home to University of Iowa College of Dentistry (founded 1882).
What is Iowa City's place in dental history?
- The University of Iowa College of Dentistry in Iowa City has operated since 1882 and is the only dental school in Iowa (University of Iowa College of Dentistry).
- From 1890, G. V. Black taught in the University of Iowa's dental department in Iowa City (Wikipedia).
Most-searched Equate instruments for Iowa City
All products
extraction forceps
Extracting Forceps Fig.88R Upper Molars Right - American Pattern Cowhorn
EI-1428
extraction forceps
Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig.150 Upper Premolars, Incisors & Roots, Universal
EI-1432
hand scalers
Nebraska 128 Anterior Sickle Scaler
EI-0254
hand scalers
Mini Sickle Scaler 11/12
EI-0248
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
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 Iowa City?
In 2025, the United States had 205,088 professionally active dentists (ADA Health Policy Institute).
In the United States, the CDC's Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings, published in 2003, cover sterilization and disinfection of patient-care items, among other areas (CDC MMWR).
Is the water fluoridated in Iowa City?
In 2022, 88.8% of people served by community water systems in Iowa (2,393,799 people) received fluoridated water; this is a state-level figure (CDC).
Where can Iowa City clinics compare instruments?
For Iowa City, start with restorative hand instruments in the United States, spoon excavators in the United States, extraction forceps in the United States and mouth mirrors in the United States.
How do Iowa City clinics order from Equate?
- Every instrument is 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 Iowa City.
Your Regional Executive · North America
Ahmed Kamal
Regional Executive, Long Island, NY
Frequently asked questions
Can dentists in Iowa City buy instruments directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Iowa City, with quotes and samples through the Regional Executive for North America.
Which dental schools are in Iowa City?
University of Iowa College of Dentistry.
References
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