Abstract: A method is disclosed for vending a pre-packaged sanitation kit for use while removing and disposing of waste products. For example, the pre-packaged sanitation kit may contain a pair of latex gloves and a pre-moistened, anti-bacterial wipe provided by a vending machine for use during the removal and disposal of waste materials at a sanitation station.

Abstract: An apparatus used during oral surgery having two major components: an absorbent gauze pad approved for use during oral surgery, and a means for retrieving the absorbent gauze pad attached to the absorbent gauze pad. The resulting retrievable gauze pad allows a patient having undergone oral surgery, or another person, to easily remove the retrievable gauze pad, especially if the patient accidentally aspirates the retrievable gauze pad.

Abstract: A tool-holding apparatus allowing a user to support a tool with the user's mouth is disclosed. The apparatus includes an attachment member that has an inner surface designed to frictionally engage the outer surface, or body of a tool. The apparatus also includes a grip that extends axially away from the attachment member. The apparatus is designed to slide axially along the outer surface, or body of a tool between a stowed position, facilitating storage and transport of the apparatus-tool combination, and a deployed position, facilitating hands-free use of the tool. The apparatus is substantially uniform in thickness and, while in the stowed position, conforms closely to the body of the tool.