Dental Instruments In Birmingham
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Published ·
Equate supplies dental practices, schools and distributors in Birmingham, the United Kingdom, directly from the manufacturer. The UK's first substantive water fluoridation scheme was for Birmingham in 1964, and over two-thirds of the West Midlands population now live where fluoride levels are adjusted (Public Health England).
Key points
- Birmingham has 1 dental school.
- Orders go direct, through the Regional Executive for UK & Ireland.
Dentists in Birmingham at a glance
- Dentists on the GDC register at year end: 46,362 (2024) to 47,916 (2025)
- +3.4% since 2024
- Dentists on the GDC register at year end: 46,362 (2024) to 47,916 (2025)
- General Dental Council, 2025
- At the end of 2025, the General Dental Council register for the UK held 47,916 dentists, up 3.4% on the previous year (GDC).
- 47,916
- At the end of 2025, the General Dental Council register for the UK held 47,916 dentists, up 3.4% on the previous year (GDC).
- General Dental Council, 2025
- At the end of 2025, the UK's GDC register held 83,764 dental care professionals and 131,680 dental professionals in total (GDC).
- 131,680
- At the end of 2025, the UK's GDC register held 83,764 dental care professionals and 131,680 dental professionals in total (GDC).
- General Dental Council, 2025
- In 2025, 53% of dentists joining the UK's GDC register were internationally qualified, the first time they outnumbered UK-qualified joiners (GDC).
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- In 2025, 53% of dentists joining the UK's GDC register were internationally qualified, the first time they outnumbered UK-qualified joiners (GDC).
- General Dental Council, 2025
- dental schools listed
- 16
- dental schools listed
- Equate research
Dentistry in Birmingham
Birmingham's population was around 1,144,900 in Census 2021, up 6.7% since 2011 (ONS).
The General Dental Council has a second office at 1 Colmore Square, Birmingham (GDC).
Birmingham's £50 million dental hospital and School of Dentistry opened in 2016 at the former BBC Pebble Mill site (University of Birmingham).
Where can you study dentistry in Birmingham?
Birmingham is home to School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham (founded 1858).
What is Birmingham's place in dental history?
- There has been a dental hospital in Birmingham since 1858, and formal teaching of dental students there began in 1880 (University of Birmingham).
- The University of Birmingham says it was the first university to grant dental degrees, gaining the power to confer the BDS and MDS when it became a university in 1900 (University of Birmingham).
Most-searched Equate instruments for Birmingham
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
M23 Sickle Scaler - Sharpen-Free
EI-0250
hand scalers
H6-H7 Anterior Sickle Scaler
EI-0251
mouth mirrors
Mouth Mirror Handle - Hexagonal 6 mm
EI-1811
mouth mirrors
Mouth Mirror Handle with Integrated Scale - 8 mm
EI-1817
dental elevators and luxators
Periosteal Molt 7/5mm 18.5cm Hollow Handle 10mm
EI-0140
dental elevators and luxators
Molt Periosteal Elevator, 7mm/5mm Ends, Solid Handle
EI-0214
What should Birmingham practices know about dentistry in the United Kingdom?
WHO estimates that 10.6% of people aged 15 and over in the United Kingdom had severe periodontal disease in 2019 (WHO).
In Great Britain, medical devices are regulated under the Medical Devices Regulations 2002 (SI 2002 No. 618), as amended, and the EU MDR 2017/745 does not apply there (MHRA).
Is the water fluoridated in Birmingham?
Birmingham's public water supply has been fluoridated since 1964, the first substantive scheme in the UK (Public Health England).
Which instrument guides are useful for Birmingham clinics?
For Birmingham, start with surgical retractors in the United Kingdom, hand scalers in the United Kingdom, tooth extraction instruments in the United Kingdom and restorative hand instruments in the United Kingdom.
How do Birmingham clinics order from Equate?
- A named Regional Executive for UK & Ireland handles quotes, samples and volume pricing for NHS and private practices and dental groups and hospital departments in Birmingham.
- Clinics in Birmingham can request samples and a quote before committing to a full order.
Your Regional Executive · UK & Ireland
Nader Chaudhry
Regional Executive, London, UK
Frequently asked questions
Can dentists in Birmingham buy instruments directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Birmingham, with quotes and samples through the Regional Executive for UK & Ireland.
Which dental schools are in Birmingham?
School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham.
References
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