UNSPSC 42151600: Dental and subspecialty instruments and devices

In this classification, this class includes, products, components, accessories, and supplies, utilized in basic dentistry and subspecialty based medical procedures.

UNSPSC 42151600 Dental and subspecialty instruments and devices is a Class code encompassing specialized diagnostic and treatment equipment that state and local educational and healthcare institutions procure for clinical practice and training. Recent solicitations show education-focused acquisitions of advanced digital imaging technology—specifically intraoral 3D scanners used for creating precise digital representations of dental anatomy in both clinical and teaching environments. State and local buyers under this code include community colleges with dental hygiene and allied health programs, which acquire specialized instruments to support curriculum delivery and hands-on clinical training. The scope spans from diagnostic imaging devices to procedural instruments, though recent activity emphasizes diagnostic technology investments by educational institutions building or upgrading dental health science programs.

Valencia College's School of Allied Health, Dental Hygiene Department posted the most recent solicitation under this code, a sole-source procurement (SS202620) for four iTero Lumina Scanners from Align Technology, Inc., posted April 13, 2026, with a total acquisition cost of $143,196.00. The procurement was conducted under Florida Administrative Code 6A-14.0734(2)(a)(h) and Florida Statute 287.057, reflecting the sole-source justification process required in Florida public higher education. The notice was originally posted November 18, 2025, with a seven business day public review period before final approval. Florida emerges as the primary recent activity area for this code based on available records; additional geographic spread and issuing-body concentration patterns are not supported by the current opportunity block.