SIC 3843 — Dental Equipment and Supplies
Description & Classification
SIC code 3843 representing 'Dental Equipment and Supplies' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 339114 - Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (via SIC1987:3843→NAICS1997:339114→2002:339114→2007:339114→2012:339114→2017:339114→2022:339114)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 3843 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Dental Equipment and Supplies |
| Division | Division D: Manufacturing |
| Major Group | Major Group 38: Measuring, Analyzing, and Controlling Instruments; Photographic, Medical and Optical Goods; Watches and Clocks |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 3843:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 38 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
Related Industries in Major Group 38
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 3843 represent?
SIC 3843 is 'Dental Equipment and Supplies', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 38: Measuring, Analyzing, and Controlling Instruments; Photographic, Medical and Optical Goods; Watches and Clocks (Division D: Manufacturing); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 339114 (Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 3843?
SIC code 3843 maps to modern NAICS codes: 339114 - Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing.