UNSPSC 42152309: Caries detection devices

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that detects plaque on a tooth. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901839.

UNSPSC 42152309 Caries detection devices (Commodity) covers digital intraoral scanning technology and related diagnostic equipment that state and local educational and healthcare institutions acquire for clinical and educational dental applications. Recent solicitations show procurement focused on advanced 3D imaging devices capable of creating digital tooth and gum representations for patient assessment and orthodontic planning, rather than traditional handheld or tabletop caries-detection instruments. Issuing bodies under this code include educational institutions — specifically community colleges with dental hygiene programs — pursuing sole-source acquisitions of specialized manufacturer-specific equipment where no competitive alternative is deemed functionally equivalent.

Valencia College's School of Allied Health, Dental Hygiene Department posted a sole-source procurement (SS202620) on April 13, 2026 (originally November 18, 2025) for 4 iTero Lumina Scanners from Align Technology, Inc at a total cost of $143,196.00, with a response deadline of November 27, 2025. The procurement followed Florida Administrative Code 6A-14.0734(2)(a)(h) and Florida Statute 287.057 procedures and was certified by Valencia College's Assistant Director of Procurement, Kellie Robertson. The justification rested on the iTero Lumina's unique technological positioning as the sole available solution meeting the department's clinical and educational requirements. Recent activity under this code is limited; this represents the only documented state or local solicitation in the provided dataset.