UNSPSC 42152302: Dentoscopes

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that a specialized radiography scope used to capture the normal relationship of the occlusional inclined planes of teeth when the jaws are in the closed position. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 900630.

UNSPSC 42152302 Dentoscopes is a Commodity code encompassing intraoral digital scanning devices and related diagnostic imaging equipment used in dental and orthodontic clinical and educational settings. State and local governments—primarily higher-education institutions operating dental and allied-health programs—procure these devices to support patient care, clinical training, and diagnostic workflows. The work involves acquisition of specialized 3D imaging scanners capable of generating digital representations of dentition and periodontal structures; the devices integrate with clinical software ecosystems and serve both educational demonstration and direct patient application. Issuing bodies under this code include public colleges and universities with dental hygiene, dental assisting, or orthodontics programs; activity appears concentrated among community colleges and state university system institutions operating allied-health schools.

Geographic activity is limited. The sole recent state and local opportunity on file is Valencia College's School of Allied Health, Dental Hygiene Department in Florida, which posted a sole source RFQ (SS202620) on November 18, 2025 with a response date of November 27, 2025 for the acquisition of four iTero Lumina Scanners from Align Technology, Inc. at a total cost of $143,196.00. The procurement was conducted under Florida Administrative Code 6A-14.0734(2)(a)(h) and Florida Statute 287.057, proceeding through a seven-business-day public posting process for sole source justification review. No competitive bidding or set-aside designations were noted. Beyond this Florida opportunity, the code shows minimal recent state and local activity; practitioners should treat this as a niche market with infrequent solicitation cycles tied to program expansion or equipment-replacement budgets within post-secondary dental education institutions.