Dental Extraction Forceps In The United States
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
Clinics and distributors in the United States can buy extraction forceps directly from Equate, which lists 206 references. In 2017-March 2020, 13.2% of US adults aged 65 and over had complete tooth loss (CDC NCHS).
Key points
- In 2020, the United States had an estimated 24,470 new cases of lip and oral cavity cancer, an incidence of 4.2 per 100,000 (WHO).
Dentists in the United States 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
- Untreated caries, age 5+24.3%
- Severe periodontal disease, 15+15.7%
- No natural teeth, 20+10.2%
The dark line marks the median of Equate's 22 markets. Source: WHO Oral Health Country Profiles 2022 (2019 estimates).
Which types of extraction forceps do clinics in the United States stock?
- Upper and lower anterior forceps
- Premolar forceps
- Molar forceps
How are extraction forceps regulated in the United States?
Under 21 CFR 872.4565, US dental hand instruments such as curettes, explorers and forceps are Class I (general controls) devices, exempt from premarket notification subject to the limits in 872.9 (eCFR via Cornell LII).
How should extraction forceps be cleaned and sterilised in the United States?
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).
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).
Popular Equate dental extraction forceps for the United States
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Extracting Forceps Fig.88R Upper Molars Right - American Pattern Cowhorn
EI-1428
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Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig.150 Upper Premolars, Incisors & Roots, Universal
EI-1432
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Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig.151 Lower Premolars, Incisors & Roots, Universal
EI-1435
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Children's Extraction Forceps - Upper Incisors 10cm (Fig. 137)
EI-0609
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Extracting Forceps Fig.86 Lower Molars Cow-Horn Beak
EI-0651
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Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig.16 - Lower Molars Cow-Horn Beak
EI-1412
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Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig.17 - Lower Molars
EI-1414
What shapes demand for extraction forceps in the United States?
In 2020, the United States had an estimated 24,470 new cases of lip and oral cavity cancer, an incidence of 4.2 per 100,000 (WHO).
In 2015-2018, 25.9% of US adults aged 20-44 had untreated tooth decay (CDC NCHS).
Where do dental students in the United States learn to use extraction forceps?
Extraction forceps are part of clinical training at the United States's 15 dental schools, including Harvard School of Dental Medicine and University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.
What do dentists in the United States search for when buying extraction forceps?
In North America, extraction forceps draw about 46,700 searches a month (Google Keyword Planner bands, October 2025 to September 2026). The most searched terms are "dental forceps", "forceps dentistry", "rat tooth forcep" and "150 151 forceps".
What else are extraction forceps called in the United States?
The United States uses Universal tooth numbering, so forceps and extraction notes refer to teeth 1–32 rather than the FDI numbers used in most other markets.
Which extraction forceps does Equate supply to the United States?
Local guides: Seattle, Washington and Ann Arbor.
Why do dentists in the United States need extraction forceps?
Dental extraction forceps are hinged hand instruments for grasping a tooth's root below the crown and removing it from its socket. See the full guide to dental Extraction Forceps.
Why do practices in the United States buy extraction forceps from Equate?
- Direct from the manufacturer: practices in the United States order 206 extraction forceps references without a distributor mark-up in between.
- Built to one specification across the range: passivated stainless steel, ultrasonically cleaned, shape-, boil- and performance-tested and individually packed.
Equate data
The Equate dental extraction forceps range for the United States
How this range is arranged for the United States
- Forceps are labelled with Universal tooth numbers (1–32, A–T), the system used in the United States.
- American-pattern forceps are listed first for the United States: American patterns are the North American convention, English (European) patterns the convention elsewhere.
Catalogue explorer: 206 references
| Pattern | References | Teeth (Universal) | Figures | Handles | Coatings | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Extraction ForcepsAmerican pattern | 18 | — | Fig. 211, Fig. 166, Fig. 167, Fig. 99c, Fig. 103, Fig. 203, Fig. 32, Fig. 150as | knurled | — | EI-1388EI-1389 |
| Upper Anterior ForcepsAmerican / English pattern | 8 | 6–11 | Fig. 1, Fig. 2 | knurled | diamond-coated | EI-0639EI-0657 |
| Upper Premolar ForcepsAmerican / English pattern | 9 | 4, 5, 12, 13 | Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 31, Fig. 15 | — | diamond-coated | EI-0649EI-0670 |
| Upper Molar ForcepsAmerican / English pattern | 7 | 2, 3, 14, 15 | Fig. 18a, Fig. 187m, Fig. 10s, Fig. 24 | knurled | diamond-coated | EI-1344EI-1345 |
| Right Upper Molar ForcepsAmerican / English pattern | 6 | 2, 3 | Fig. 17, Fig. 18r, Fig. 53r, Fig. 88r | knurled | diamond-coated | EI-0641EI-0660 |
| Left Upper Molar ForcepsAmerican / English pattern | 6 | 14, 15 | Fig. 18, Fig. 18l, Fig. 53l, Fig. 88l | knurled | diamond-coated | EI-0642EI-0661 |
| Lower Molar ForcepsAmerican / English pattern | 27 | 18, 19, 30, 31 | Fig. 86, Fig. 86b, Fig. 21, Fig. 22, Fig. 99, Fig. 350, Fig. 351, Fig. 208 | knurled | diamond-coated | EI-0643EI-0644 |
| Upper Wisdom ForcepsAmerican / English pattern | 8 | 1, 16 | Fig. 67, Fig. 210s | knurled | diamond-coated | EI-0648EI-0669 |
| Lower Wisdom ForcepsAmerican pattern | 5 | 17, 32 | Fig. 222, Fig. 5 | — | diamond-coated | EI-0650EI-0672 |
| Upper Root ForcepsAmerican / English pattern | 32 | Upper roots (1–16) | Fig. 51a, Fig. 144, Fig. 30, Fig. 97, Fig. 98, Fig. 29, Fig. 52, Fig. 97l | anatomical, knurled | diamond-coated | EI-0647EI-0653 |
| Pediatric Upper ForcepschildrenAmerican pattern | 26 | A–J | Fig. 137, Fig. 139, Fig. 3, Fig. 51s, Fig. 18a, Fig. 5, Fig. 39 | — | diamond-coated | EI-0609EI-0610 |
| Pediatric Lower ForcepschildrenAmerican pattern | 24 | K–T | Fig. 5, Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 13s, Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 | — | diamond-coated | EI-0612EI-0614 |
| Lower Anterior Forceps | 4 | 22–27 | Fig. 4, Fig. 13a | — | — | EI-1335EI-1336 |
| Lower Premolar ForcepsEnglish pattern | 5 | 20, 21, 28, 29 | Fig. 13 | — | diamond-coated | EI-0640EI-0658 |
| Lower Root Forceps | 21 | Lower roots (17–32) | Fig. 33a, Fig. 74, Fig. 68 | anatomical | diamond-coated | EI-0646EI-0654 |
Starter kit for a new practice in the United States
- Universal upper:Extracting Forceps Fig.99C Upper Premolars, Canines and Incisors - American PatternEI-1422
- Universal lower:Extracting Forceps Fig.103 Lower Incisors, Premolars and Roots - American PatternEI-1423
- Upper molar, right:American-Pattern Fig.18R Upper Right Molar Extracting ForcepsEI-1415
- Upper molar, left:American-Pattern Fig.18L Upper Left Molar Extracting ForcepsEI-1411
- Lower molar:Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig.16 - Lower Molars Cow-Horn BeakEI-1412
- Upper roots:Extracting Forceps American Pattern Fig. 65 - Upper Roots and FragmentsEI-1421
- Lower roots:Extracting Forceps Fig. 33A Lower RootsEI-0646
What buyers search for
About 46,700 searches a month across 279 related terms.
- dental forceps5,000
- forceps dentistry5,000
- rat tooth forcep5,000
- 150 151 forceps500
- 150 and 151 forceps500
- 150 dental forceps500
Your Regional Executive · North America
Ahmed Kamal
Regional Executive, Long Island, NY
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in the United States buy extraction forceps directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in the United States. The Regional Executive for North America handles quotes, samples and volume pricing.
References
- CDC National Center for Health Statistics (2020)
- Code of Federal Regulations (Cornell LII) (2026)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2016)
- World Health Organization (2021)
- Hupp JR, Ellis E, Tucker MR. Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Elsevier (principles of routine exodontia)
- Tomes J. A System of Dental Surgery. London: John Churchill (anatomical extraction forceps)
- Kohn WG, et al. Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings, 2003. MMWR 52(RR-17), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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