Dental Instruments In Newcastle Upon Tyne
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Published ·
Equate supplies dental practices, schools and distributors in Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom, directly from the manufacturer. Around half of the North East of England already has fluoridated water, including parts of Newcastle upon Tyne, and in 2024 the government consulted on extending it to a further 1.6 million people (DHSC).
Key points
- Newcastle upon Tyne has 1 dental school.
- Orders go direct, through the Regional Executive for UK & Ireland.
Dentists in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne's population was around 300,100 in Census 2021, up 7.1% since 2011, the largest rise in the North East (ONS).
Where can you study dentistry in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Newcastle upon Tyne is home to Newcastle University Dental School (founded 1895).
What is Newcastle upon Tyne's place in dental history?
- Dental education in Newcastle began in 1895, when six dentists founded the Dental School and Hospital, opened on Nelson Street on 22 April 1895 (Newcastle University).
- Newcastle's dental school moved to its current purpose-built premises on Richardson Road in 1978 (Newcastle University).
Most-searched Equate instruments for Newcastle upon Tyne
All products
extraction forceps
Children's Extraction Forceps - Upper Incisors 10cm (Fig. 137)
EI-0609
extraction forceps
Extracting Forceps Fig.86 Lower Molars Cow-Horn Beak
EI-0651
hand scalers
Mini Sickle Scaler 11/12
EI-0248
hand scalers
Micro Sickle Scaler 01/02
EI-0249
mouth mirrors
Mouth Mirror No. 4 - Rhodium Front Surface, 22 mm, Universal Thread
EI-0003
mouth mirrors
Mouth Mirror Handle - Hollow 10 mm
EI-0037
dental elevators and luxators
Molt 9 Periosteal Elevator, 4mm/7mm Ends, Hollow Handle
EI-0066
dental elevators and luxators
Freer Double-Ended Periosteal Elevator - Titanium Coated
EI-0069
What should Newcastle upon Tyne practices know about dentistry in the United Kingdom?
On the NHS in England, urgent dental treatment costs £27.90, and a course of treatment spanning several bands is charged at the highest band (NHS).
Is the water fluoridated in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Parts of Newcastle upon Tyne have fluoridated water, as does around half of the North East (DHSC).
Which instrument guides are useful for Newcastle upon Tyne clinics?
For Newcastle upon Tyne, start with extraction forceps in the United Kingdom, spoon excavators in the United Kingdom, surgical retractors in the United Kingdom and tooth extraction instruments in the United Kingdom.
How do Newcastle upon Tyne clinics order from Equate?
- Clinics in Newcastle upon Tyne can request samples and a quote before committing to a full order.
- Direct from the manufacturer: practices in Newcastle upon Tyne order 3,375 instrument references without a distributor mark-up in between.
Your Regional Executive · UK & Ireland
Nader Chaudhry
Regional Executive, London, UK
Frequently asked questions
Can dentists in Newcastle upon Tyne buy instruments directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Newcastle upon Tyne, with quotes and samples through the Regional Executive for UK & Ireland.
Which dental schools are in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Newcastle University Dental School.
References
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