Dental Instruments In Seattle
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Published ·
Clinics in Seattle can order Equate dental instruments directly from the manufacturer, through the Regional Executive for North America. In 2022, 64.4% of people served by community water systems in Washington State (4,299,642 people) received fluoridated water; this is a state-level figure (CDC).
Key points
- Seattle has 1 dental school.
- Orders go direct, through the Regional Executive for North America.
Dentists in Seattle 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 Seattle
On July 1, 2024, Seattle had an estimated population of 780,995 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates).
Where can you study dentistry in Seattle?
Seattle is home to University of Washington School of Dentistry (founded 1945).
What is Seattle's place in dental history?
- The University of Washington School of Dentistry in Seattle was founded in 1945 (UW School of Dentistry).
Most-searched Equate instruments for Seattle
All products
extraction forceps
Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig.16 - Lower Molars Cow-Horn Beak
EI-1412
extraction forceps
Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig.17 - Lower Molars
EI-1414
hand scalers
H6-H7 Anterior Sickle Scaler
EI-0251
hand scalers
Sharp Jacquette J-Scaler
EI-0253
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
What national dental facts matter to clinics in Seattle?
In 2022, 72.3% of the US population served by community water systems, 209,135,866 people, received fluoridated water (CDC).
In 2019, an estimated 42.6% of children aged 1-9 in the United States had untreated caries of deciduous teeth (WHO).
Is the water fluoridated in Seattle?
Seattle's drinking water has been fluoridated since 1970, after a 1968 referendum, and has been at 0.7 ppm since May 2016 (Seattle Public Utilities).
Where can Seattle clinics compare instruments?
For Seattle, start with restorative hand instruments in the United States, spoon excavators in the United States, periodontal probes in the United States and extraction forceps in the United States.
How do Seattle clinics order from Equate?
- Samples are available, so a clinic in Seattle can test an instrument before ordering in volume.
- Buyers in Seattle deal with the manufacturer itself, choosing from 3,375 instrument references.
Your Regional Executive · North America
Ahmed Kamal
Regional Executive, Long Island, NY
Frequently asked questions
Can dentists in Seattle buy instruments directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Seattle, with quotes and samples through the Regional Executive for North America.
Which dental schools are in Seattle?
University of Washington School of Dentistry.
References
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