Top 10 Disposable & Safety Scalpels for Dentists

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Disposable and safe scalpels are used to make intraoral incisions during oral surgery. Safety scalpels generally have a retractable blade and comply with OSHA’s Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act regulations.

Table comparing Top 5 Disposable & Safety Scalpels

Item NameBlade ProtectionBlade SizeHandle MaterialPackage Quantity
Patterson® Disposable Stainless Steel Scalpels – 10/Box 15Blade Cover15Plastic10/Pkg
Futura® Safety Scalpels, 50/Box – #11, BlueRetractable Blade11Blue Plastic50/Pkg
Sterile Disposable Scalpels – Stainless Steel, 10/Pkg – # 11Safety Sleeve11Stainless Steel, Plastic Sleeve10/Pkg
Disposable Sterile Scalpels – Conventional – 10Retractable Blade10Stainless Steel10/Pkg
Disposable Safety Scalpel – 10/Pkg – #11Retractable Blade11Stainless Steel10/Pkg

Table comparing Top 5 Disposable & Safety Scalpels (Additional Information)

Item NameManufacturer NameHandle ColorHandle Type
Patterson® Disposable Stainless Steel Scalpels – 10/Box 15Patterson Dental SupplyN/APlastic
Futura® Safety Scalpels, 50/Box – #11, BlueMerit Medical Systems, IncBlueN/A
Sterile Disposable Scalpels – Stainless Steel, 10/Pkg – # 11INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES SALES LLCGreenN/A
Disposable Sterile Scalpels – Conventional – 10Bard ParkerN/AStandard
Disposable Safety Scalpel – 10/Pkg – #11Miltex by IntegraN/AN/A

Top 10 Scalpel Blades for Dentists


1. Patterson® Disposable Stainless Steel Scalpels

Patterson® disposable stainless steel scalpels – 10/box 15

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Patterson disposable stainless steel scalpels are equipped with a plastic handle that includes a millimeter scale and a plastic blade protector. Each instrument is sterilized using ETO gas and packaged individually in a convenient peel pouch.

Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Blade Protection: Blade Cover
Blade Size: 15
Handle Material: Plastic
Manufacturer Name: Patterson Dental Supply
Package Quantity: 10/Pkg
Sterilization: Sterile

Top 10 Scalpel Handles for Dental Surgeons


2. Futura® Safety Scalpels

Futura® safety scalpels, 50/box - #11, blue

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The Futura® retractable safety scalpel protects workers when passing or disposing of scalpels. The Futura’s precision stainless steel blade retracts with patented spring retraction technology to minimize the risk of accidental cuts.

  • Designed to reduce exposed-blade accidents
  • Clinician controls in-use or hidden blade position via locking inset with one-handed activation.
  • The retraction feature hides the blade in a safety position, reducing accidental cuts
  • Color-coded by blade size
  • Sterile and completely disposable
  • Addresses new “Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act” legislation

Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Blade Protection: Retractable Blade
Blade Size: 11
Handle Color: Blue
Manufacturer Name: Merit Medical Systems, Inc
Package Quantity: 50/Pkg


3. Integra Sterile Disposable Scalpels # 11

Sterile disposable scalpels – stainless steel, 10/pkg - # 11

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Sterile Disposable Scalpels have razor-sharp edges for clean incisions and excellent cutting. Each scalpel is individually sealed in a peel-apart pouch to maintain sterility for up to 3 years.

  • Stainless steel blade and handle
  • Safety sleeve protects the user and the blade
  • Each blade clearly indicates the size

Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Blade Protection: Safety Sleeve
Blade Size: 11
Handle Color: Green
Handle Material: Stainless Steel, Plastic Sleeve
Manufacturer Name: INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES SALES LLC
Package Quantity: 10/Pkg
Sterilization: Sterile


4. Bard Parker Disposable Sterile Scalpels – 10

Disposable sterile scalpels – conventional - 10

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Consistent sharpness, control, and strength surgeons demand; uniquely packaged for safety and ease of use.

Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Blade Protection: Retractable Blade
Blade Size: 10
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Type: Standard
Manufacturer Name: Bard Parker
Package Quantity: 10/Pkg
Sterilization: Sterile


5. Miltex Disposable Safety Scalpel #11

Disposable safety scalpel – 10/pkg - #11

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The Disposable Safety Scalpel is a sterile, stainless steel single-use scalpel used for clean and precise incisions.

  • Pre-assembled, fully retractable, and user-activated
  • 5-year shelf life
  • Individually packaged
  • Metric ruler on each scalpel to assist in determining incision length

Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Blade Protection: Retractable Blade
Blade Size: 11
Handle Color: Green
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Manufacturer Name: Miltex by Integra
Package Quantity: 10/Pkg
Sterilization: Sterile


6. Patterson® Disposable 10

Patterson® disposable stainless steel scalpels – 10/box - 12b

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Patterson disposable stainless steel scalpels are equipped with a plastic handle that includes a millimeter scale and a plastic blade protector. Each instrument is sterilized using ETO gas and packaged individually in a convenient peel pouch.

Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Blade Protection: Blade Cover
Blade Size: 12B
Handle Material: Plastic
Manufacturer Name: Patterson Dental Supply
Package Quantity: 10/Pkg
Sterilization: Sterile


7. Patterson® Disposable 10/Box

Patterson® disposable stainless steel scalpels – 10/box -15c

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Patterson disposable stainless steel scalpels have a plastic handle that includes a millimeter scale and a plastic blade protector. Each instrument is sterilized using ETO gas and packaged individually in a convenient peel pouch.

Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Blade Protection: Blade Cover
Blade Size: 15C
Handle Material: Plastic
Manufacturer Name: Patterson Dental Supply
Package Quantity: 10/Pkg
Sterilization: Sterile


8. Bard Paker Disposable Sterile Scalpels # 12B

Disposable sterile scalpels – conventional - 12b

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Consistent sharpness, control and strength surgeons demand; uniquely packaged for safety and ease of use.

Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Blade Protection: Retractable Blade
Blade Size: 12B
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Type: Standard
Manufacturer Name: Bard Parker
Package Quantity: 10/Pkg
Sterilization: Sterile


9. Bard-Parker Disposable Scalpels – #20

Disposable scalpels – #20, 10/pkg

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The Disposable Scalpel is used for tissue separation and other procedures that require a sharp surgical blade to puncture or cut.

  • Made of stainless steel for superior cutting
  • Consistant sharpness, control, and strength
  • Packaged for safety and ease of use
  • Sterile

Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Blade Protection: Retractable Blade
Blade Size: 20
Handle Type: Standard
Manufacturer Name: Bard Parker
Package Quantity: 10/Pkg
Sterilization: Sterile


10. Bard Disposable Sterile Scalpels #15

Disposable sterile scalpels – protected - 15

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Consistent sharpness, control and strength surgeons demand; uniquely packaged for safety and ease of use.

Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Blade Protection: Retractable Blade
Blade Size: 15
Handle Color: Green
Handle Material: Plastic
Handle Type: Standard
Manufacturer Name: Bard Parker
Package Quantity: 10/Pkg
Sterilization: Sterile

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