Dental Instruments In Washington
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Published ·
Clinics in Washington can order Equate dental instruments directly from the manufacturer, through the Regional Executive for North America. Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, D.C., was established in 1881 and describes itself as the fifth oldest dental school in the United States (Howard University College of Dentistry).
Key points
- Washington has 1 dental school.
- Orders go direct, through the Regional Executive for North America.
Dentists in Washington 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 Washington
On July 1, 2024, Washington, D.C. had an estimated population of 702,250 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates).
Where can you study dentistry in Washington?
Washington is home to Howard University College of Dentistry (founded 1881).
What national dental facts matter to clinics in Washington?
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).
In 2025, 39.4% of US dentists were women and 21.2% were specialists (ADA Health Policy Institute).
Most-searched Equate instruments for Washington
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
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
Probe CP-2 and Explorer #6 - Double-Ended Diagnostic Instrument
EI-0206
periodontal probes
UNC Periodontal Probe CP 15 - Hollow Handle
EI-0040
Is the water fluoridated in Washington?
In 2022, 100.0% of people served by community water systems in the District of Columbia (671,803 people) received fluoridated water; this is a state-level figure (CDC).
Where can Washington clinics compare instruments?
For Washington, start with extraction forceps in the United States, spoon excavators in the United States, restorative hand instruments in the United States and periodontal probes in the United States.
How do Washington clinics order from Equate?
- Buyers in Washington 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 Washington buy instruments directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Washington, with quotes and samples through the Regional Executive for North America.
Which dental schools are in Washington?
Howard University College of Dentistry.
References
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