Dental Instruments In Philadelphia
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Published ·
Equate supplies dental practices, schools and distributors in Philadelphia, the United States, directly from the manufacturer. Penn Dental Medicine in Philadelphia was founded in 1878 as the Dental Department of the University of Pennsylvania, with Charles J. Essig as first dean (Penn Dental Medicine).
Key points
- Philadelphia has 1 dental school.
- Orders go direct, through the Regional Executive for North America.
Dentists in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia
On July 1, 2024, Philadelphia had an estimated population of 1,573,916 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates).
Where can you study dentistry in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is home to University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (founded 1878).
What is Philadelphia's place in dental history?
- Penn Dental Medicine in Philadelphia was founded in 1878 as the Dental Department of the University of Pennsylvania, with Charles J. Essig as first dean (Penn Dental Medicine).
Most-searched Equate instruments for Philadelphia
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
Mini Sickle Scaler 11/12
EI-0248
hand scalers
Micro Sickle Scaler 01/02
EI-0249
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
Periodontal Probe CP12/#23 - Solid Knurled Handle
EI-0081
periodontal probes
WHO CPI Periodontal Probe with Ball Tip - 6 mm Solid Handle
EI-0183
What should Philadelphia practices know about dentistry in the United States?
In 2019, total US expenditure on outpatient dental care was an estimated US$133,506 million, or US$405 per person (WHO).
In 2025, the United States had 60.0 dentists per 100,000 people, with ratios varying by state (ADA Health Policy Institute).
Is the water fluoridated in Philadelphia?
In 2022, 55.3% of people served by community water systems in Pennsylvania (5,231,249 people) received fluoridated water; this is a state-level figure (CDC).
Which instrument guides are useful for Philadelphia clinics?
For Philadelphia, start with hand scalers in the United States, periodontal probes in the United States, tooth extraction instruments in the United States and extraction forceps in the United States.
How do Philadelphia clinics order from Equate?
- Built to one specification across the range: 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 Philadelphia.
Your Regional Executive · North America
Ahmed Kamal
Regional Executive, Long Island, NY
Frequently asked questions
Can dentists in Philadelphia buy instruments directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Philadelphia, with quotes and samples through the Regional Executive for North America.
Which dental schools are in Philadelphia?
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.
References
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