Dental Instruments In New York City
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Published ·
Clinics in New York City can order Equate dental instruments directly from the manufacturer, through the Regional Executive for North America. In 2022, 71.7% of people served by community water systems in New York State (12,321,385 people) received fluoridated water; this is a state-level figure (CDC).
Key points
- New York City has 2 dental schools.
- Orders go direct, through the Regional Executive for North America.
Dentists in New York 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
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- dental schools listed
- Equate research
Dentistry in New York City
On July 1, 2024, New York City had an estimated population of 8,478,072 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates).
Where can you study dentistry in New York City?
New York City is home to Columbia University College of Dental Medicine (founded 1916) and New York University College of Dentistry.
What is New York City's place in dental history?
- Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in New York City was established at Columbia University in 1916, with roots dating back to 1852 (Columbia University College of Dental Medicine).
Most-searched Equate instruments for New York City
All products
extraction forceps
Extracting Forceps Fig.86 Lower Molars Cow-Horn Beak
EI-0651
extraction forceps
Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig.16 - Lower Molars Cow-Horn Beak
EI-1412
hand scalers
H6-H7 Anterior Sickle Scaler
EI-0251
hand scalers
Sharp Jacquette J-Scaler
EI-0253
dental elevators and luxators
Molt Periosteal Elevator, 7mm/5mm Ends, Solid Handle
EI-0214
dental elevators and luxators
Straight Elevator 4 mm with Tapered Stainless-Steel Handle
EI-1651
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 New York City?
The ADA reports 222,740 dental hygienists and 387,790 dental assistants in the United States, citing US Bureau of Labor Statistics data (ADA Health Policy Institute).
In 2016, the CDC published its Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings, noting that reported transmission cases involved failure to heat-sterilize handpieces between patients and failure to spore-test autoclaves (CDC).
Is the water fluoridated in New York City?
New York City adds fluoride to its drinking water to about 0.7 mg/L of fluoride ion under Article 141.05 of the city Health Code, and has done so since 1966 (NYC DEP).
Where can New York City clinics compare instruments?
For New York City, start with dental elevators and luxators in the United States, restorative hand instruments in the United States, dental explorers in the United States and hand scalers in the United States.
How do New York City clinics order from Equate?
- Buyers in New York City deal with the manufacturer itself, choosing from 3,375 instrument references.
- Each reference is passivated stainless steel, ultrasonically cleaned, shape-, boil- and performance-tested and individually packed, whatever the pattern.
Your Regional Executive · North America
Ahmed Kamal
Regional Executive, Long Island, NY
Frequently asked questions
Can dentists in New York City buy instruments directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in New York City, with quotes and samples through the Regional Executive for North America.
Which dental schools are in New York City?
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and New York University College of Dentistry.
References
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