Dental Instruments In Los Angeles
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Published ·
Clinics in Los Angeles can order Equate dental instruments directly from the manufacturer, through the Regional Executive for North America. The UCLA School of Dentistry in Los Angeles recorded about 128,000 patient visits in fiscal year 2025 (UCLA School of Dentistry).
Key points
- Los Angeles has 2 dental schools.
- Orders go direct, through the Regional Executive for North America.
Dentists in Los Angeles 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).
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- 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).
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- 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
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- dental schools listed
- Equate research
Dentistry in Los Angeles
On July 1, 2024, Los Angeles had an estimated population of 3,878,704 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates).
Where can you study dentistry in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is home to University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry (founded 1964) and Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC (founded 1897).
What is Los Angeles's place in dental history?
- The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC in Los Angeles began in 1897 alongside the university's medical school (Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC).
- The UCLA School of Dentistry in Los Angeles was founded in 1964 (UCLA School of Dentistry).
Most-searched Equate instruments for Los Angeles
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
Micro Sickle Scaler 01/02
EI-0249
hand scalers
M23 Sickle Scaler - Sharpen-Free
EI-0250
dental elevators and luxators
Straight Elevator 4 mm with Tapered Stainless-Steel Handle
EI-1651
dental elevators and luxators
Molt Periosteal Elevator 4mm/4mm 18.5cm Hollow Handle
EI-2293
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 Los Angeles?
In 2025, the United States had 60.0 dentists per 100,000 people, with ratios varying by state (ADA Health Policy Institute).
In 2025, the United States had 205,088 professionally active dentists (ADA Health Policy Institute).
Is the water fluoridated in Los Angeles?
In 2022, 57.7% of people served by community water systems in California (21,707,473 people) received fluoridated water; this is a state-level figure (CDC).
Where can Los Angeles clinics compare instruments?
For Los Angeles, start with restorative hand instruments in the United States, tooth extraction instruments in the United States, extraction forceps in the United States and mouth mirrors in the United States.
How do Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles.
- Samples are available, so a clinic in Los Angeles can test an instrument before ordering in volume.
Your Regional Executive · North America
Ahmed Kamal
Regional Executive, Long Island, NY
Frequently asked questions
Can dentists in Los Angeles buy instruments directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Los Angeles, with quotes and samples through the Regional Executive for North America.
Which dental schools are in Los Angeles?
University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry and Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC.
References
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