Dental Instruments In Minneapolis
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Published ·
Equate supplies dental practices, schools and distributors in Minneapolis, the United States, directly from the manufacturer. The University of Minnesota College of Dentistry began in 1888 with 22 students and four faculty members, and the School of Dentistry now trains about 73 percent of Minnesota's dentists (University of Minnesota School of Dentistry).
Key points
- Minneapolis has 1 dental school.
- Orders go direct, through the Regional Executive for North America.
Dentists in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis
On July 1, 2024, Minneapolis had an estimated population of 428,579 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates).
Where can you study dentistry in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is home to University of Minnesota School of Dentistry.
What should Minneapolis practices know about dentistry in the United States?
In 2025, 39.4% of US dentists were women and 21.2% were specialists (ADA Health Policy Institute).
In 1840, the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery in Baltimore, Maryland, was founded as the first dental college in the world and is credited as the birthplace of the DDS degree (Wikipedia).
Most-searched Equate instruments for Minneapolis
All products
extraction forceps
Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig.150 Upper Premolars, Incisors & Roots, Universal
EI-1432
extraction forceps
Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig.151 Lower Premolars, Incisors & Roots, Universal
EI-1435
hand scalers
Mini Sickle Scaler 11/12
EI-0248
hand scalers
Micro Sickle Scaler 01/02
EI-0249
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
Is the water fluoridated in Minneapolis?
In 2022, 98.9% of people served by community water systems in Minnesota (4,440,949 people) received fluoridated water; this is a state-level figure (CDC).
Which instrument guides are useful for Minneapolis clinics?
For Minneapolis, start with dental curettes in the United States, extraction forceps in the United States, surgical retractors in the United States and spoon excavators in the United States.
How do Minneapolis clinics order from Equate?
- Clinics in Minneapolis can request samples and a quote before committing to a full order.
- Direct from the manufacturer: practices in Minneapolis order 3,375 instrument references without a distributor mark-up in between.
Your Regional Executive · North America
Ahmed Kamal
Regional Executive, Long Island, NY
Frequently asked questions
Can dentists in Minneapolis buy instruments directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Minneapolis, with quotes and samples through the Regional Executive for North America.
Which dental schools are in Minneapolis?
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry.
References
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