Abstract: A method for cleansing a dental instrument during the performance of a probing procedure on a patient as part of a dental examination comprising: (a) obtaining an antimicrobial cleansing device comprising an absorbing medium having an antimicrobial agent supported therein; (b) supporting the antimicrobial cleansing device on the body of a practitioner; (c) initiating a probing procedure as part of a dental examination; (d) probing a periodontal region of a patient using a suitable dental instrument having a tip, wherein the tip contacts at least a portion of the periodontal region; (e) exposing the tip to the antimicrobial agent contained in the absorbing medium before moving to a subsequent periodontal region for the purpose of cleansing the tip and reducing the chance of introducing pathogens into the subsequent periodontal region; and (f) probing a subsequent periodontal region of the patient using the tip of the dental instrument, as cleansed, wherein the tip contacts at least a portion of the subsequent

Abstract: A thin, relatively flat article of apparel to be used as a decorative insert for pockets. The insert has a smooth surface with a triangular end (20) and a straight end (36). All edges are rounded (38). The front, back, or either end of this insert may be displayed in a man's or woman's pocket. This insert is designed to be used alone or to support and secure decorative fabric (40) through multiple elongated openings (34). Right and left angled gripping slots (22 and 24) provide the option of displaying a second, contrasting fabric (50) for multicolored designs. Right and left extended tabs (30 and 32) and adjacent right and left straight gripping slots (26 and 28) prevent slippage of decorative fabrics (40 and 50).