Abstract: A dental device including an elongated handle and a tip portion formed at a distal end of the handle and tapering to a tip end. A plurality of bristles is integrally molded with the tip end from a flexible polymer material.

Abstract: A dental device including an elongated handle and a tip portion formed at a distal end of the handle and tapering to a tip end. A plurality of bristles is integrally molded with the tip end from a flexible polymer material.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to an apparatus and a method for singularly dispensing elongated items. Specifically, this invention may include an elongated body forming a channel and a baffle to separate at least one elongated item from a plurality of elongated items. The width of the channel is preferably less than twice a thickness of the elongated item so that an elongated item may align under an aperture. The elongated item may then pass one at a time through the aperture to minimize potential cross-contamination. This apparatus and method may be particularly useful for dispensing dental applicators or other tooth cleaning devices.

Abstract: An applicator tip for applying a composition to a tooth surface includes a structural body having a closed distal end portion and an inlet formed opposite the closed distal end portion. Preferably, but not necessarily, a plurality of fibers coat at least a portion of the closed distal end portion of the applicator tip. The applicator tip includes an axial opening formed within the structural body proximal to the closed distal end portion such that the structural body forms a channel that provides fluidic communication between the inlet and the axial opening.

Abstract: The present invention reveals an improved light-transmitting apparatus and methods for polymerizing light-hardening dental fillings of Class II resins. In the improved apparatus and methods, a magnified prism is constructed in the middle of a light-transmitting apparatus which transforms broad light from a light transmitting source to a concentrated light to the center of the focal point of the tip of the apparatus. The improved apparatus and methods permit the optionally connection of the light-transmitting apparatus to a light source.