Dental Instruments In San Francisco
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Published ·
Equate supplies dental practices, schools and distributors in San Francisco, the United States, directly from the manufacturer. 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).
Key points
- San Francisco has 1 dental school.
- Orders go direct, through the Regional Executive for North America.
Dentists in San Francisco 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 San Francisco
On July 1, 2024, San Francisco had an estimated population of 827,526 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates).
Where can you study dentistry in San Francisco?
San Francisco is home to University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry (founded 1881).
What is San Francisco's place in dental history?
- The UCSF School of Dentistry in San Francisco was founded in 1881 (UCSF School of Dentistry).
Most-searched Equate instruments for San Francisco
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
M23 Sickle Scaler - Sharpen-Free
EI-0250
hand scalers
H6-H7 Anterior Sickle Scaler
EI-0251
dental elevators and luxators
Molt Periosteal Elevator 4mm/4mm 18.5cm Hollow Handle
EI-2293
dental elevators and luxators
Buser Periosteal Elevator 18 cm - Anatomical Hollow Handle 10 mm
EI-2687
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 San Francisco practices know about dentistry in the United States?
In 2021, the WHO recorded that routine, preventive and curative oral health care were not included in the largest US government health financing scheme, which covered 15% of the population (WHO).
On December 11, 1844, in Hartford, Connecticut, dentist Horace Wells first used nitrous oxide for a tooth extraction, inhaling the gas while his own wisdom tooth was removed (Wikipedia).
Is the water fluoridated in San Francisco?
San Francisco's water has been fluoridated since the early 1950s, with a target of 0.7 mg/L (San Francisco Public Utilities Commission).
Which instrument guides are useful for San Francisco clinics?
For San Francisco, start with dental elevators and luxators in the United States, restorative hand instruments in the United States, dental curettes in the United States and tooth extraction instruments in the United States.
How do San Francisco 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 San Francisco.
- Clinics in San Francisco can request samples and a quote before committing to a full order.
Your Regional Executive · North America
Ahmed Kamal
Regional Executive, Long Island, NY
Frequently asked questions
Can dentists in San Francisco buy instruments directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in San Francisco, with quotes and samples through the Regional Executive for North America.
Which dental schools are in San Francisco?
University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry.
References
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