UNSPSC 42152706: Orthodontic brackets

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a bracket used during an orthodontic dental procedure in a medical setting. US FDA regulates Orthodontic brackets under 21 CFR 872.3750 and under FDA product code DYH. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 902129.

UNSPSC 42152706 Orthodontic brackets, a Commodity code, encompasses specialized dental and orthodontic equipment and supplies that state and local governments procure for educational institutions and healthcare facilities. Recent solicitation activity shows that the code is being used to classify advanced digital imaging and scanning technology for orthodontic and dental applications, rather than traditional bracket inventory alone. State and local buyers under this code include public colleges and universities with dental hygiene and allied health programs, which acquire specialized clinical equipment to support both patient care and student education. The scope of purchases reflects institutional need for high-precision diagnostic and treatment-planning tools integrated into dental curricula and clinical workflows.

Valencia College's School of Allied Health, Dental Hygiene Department in Florida represents the recent procurement activity under this code, issuing a sole source IFB (Solicitation Number SS202620, due November 27, 2025) for 4 iTero Lumina Scanners from Align Technology, Inc at a total cost of $143,196.00. The procurement was conducted under Florida Administrative Code and Florida Statute 287.057, with a seven business day public posting process for sole source justification review. Florida shows the current geographic concentration of recent activity under this code. No other state or local jurisdictions appear in the recent opportunities block, limiting visibility into broader national procurement patterns for this commodity.