Abstract: A socket for removably receiving an end of a dental saliva ejector tube includes a central body having a first end forming a port for being coupled to a vacuum hose. The central body includes a passage extending therethrough from the first end toward a second opposing and that includes an enlarged bore forming a socket for receiving the end of the dental saliva ejector tube. A lever, slide member, or other movable retaining member is movably secured to the central body for selectively engaging, or moving away from, the sidewall of the ejector tube. The movable retaining member includes a sharpened tip for lightly digging into the sidewall of the ejector tube. A biasing spring may be provided for urging the retaining member into engagement with the sidewall of the ejector tube. A user may depress or otherwise actuate the retaining member to move it away from the ejector tube to insert or remove the ejector tube from the socket.

Abstract: A socket for removably receiving an end of a dental saliva ejector tube includes a central body having a first end forming a port for being coupled to a vacuum hose. The central body includes a passage extending therethrough from the first end toward a second opposing end that includes an enlarged bore forming a socket for receiving the end of the dental saliva ejector tube. A lever, slide member, or other movable retaining member is movably secured to the central body for selectively engaging, or moving away from, the sidewall of the ejector tube. The movable retaining member includes a sharpened tip for lightly digging into the sidewall of the ejector tube. A biasing spring may be provided for urging the retaining member into engagement with the sidewall of the ejector tube. A user may depress or otherwise actuate the retaining member to move it away from the ejector tube to insert or remove the ejector tube from the socket.

Abstract: A socket for removably receiving a dental saliva ejector tube includes a central body having a first end forming a port for being coupled to a vacuum hose. The central body includes a passage extending therethrough from the first end toward a second opposing end. An elastic sleeve is secured over the second end of the central body for receiving the end of the ejector tube. A pair of spreader members are secured to the elastic sleeve. A pair of levers are pivotally secured about the central body and are actuated by the user to pull the spreader members apart, thereby distending the elastic sleeve to more easily receive the dental saliva ejector tube. To prevent the ejector tube from becoming dislodged during use, a rib may extend about the lower end of the ejector tube.

Abstract: A socket for removably receiving an end of a dental saliva ejector tube includes a central body having a first end forming a port for being coupled to a vacuum hose. The central body includes a passage extending therethrough from the first end toward a second opposing end. An elastic sleeve is secured over the second end of the central body for receiving the end of the dental saliva ejector tube. A pair of spreader members are secured to the elastic sleeve. A pair of levers are pivotally secured about the central body and are actuated by the user to pull the spreader members apart, thereby distending the opening of the elastic sleeve to more easily receive the dental saliva ejector tube. To prevent the dental saliva ejector tube from becoming dislodged from the socket during use, a rib may extend about the lower end of the dental saliva ejector tube.

Abstract: A socket for removably receiving an end of a dental saliva ejector tube includes a central body having a first end forming a port for being coupled to a vacuum hose. The central body includes a passage extending therethrough from the first end toward a second opposing end.An elastic sleeve is secured over the second end of the central body for receiving the end of the dental saliva ejector tube. A pair of spreader members are secured to the elastic sleeve. A pair of levers are pivotally secured about the central body and are actuated by the user to pull the spreader members apart, thereby distending the opening of the elastic sleeve to more easily receive the dental saliva ejector tube. To prevent the dental saliva ejector tube from becoming dislodged from the socket during use, a rib may extend about the lower end of the dental saliva ejector tube.

Abstract: A fiber optic illumination system is supported upon the wrist and finger of a dentist, oral surgeon, or physician for lighting the oral cavity or other field of operation. A wrist-supported case houses a light bulb, battery, and switch for providing a source of light. A flexible fiber optic conductor conveys the light from the wrist-supported case to a finger supported lens for directing the beam of light in a direction controlled by movements of the finger. A quick release coupling allows the fiber optic conductor to be removed from the wrist supported case for sterilization of the components that come in contact with the patient. A remote light source can also be coupled to a light tunnel within the wrist-supported case for supplying light to the finger-supported lens.

Abstract: A device for disinfecting dental drills having an air turbine motor, or like handpiece, includes a housing having air and water passages extending therein for coupling a flexible supply hose to the handpiece. A first conduit extends from the housing and provides a passageway in fluid communication with the pressurized air inlet passageway of the dental handpiece leading to the air turbine motor. The conduit includes a cap releasably secured to the end of the conduit. The nozzle of a disinfectant reservoir may be inserted within the conduit after temporarily removing the cap for permitting the nozzle to be advanced through the housing and into the handpiece for disinfecting the air passages leading to and from the turbine motor. A second conduit extends from the housing and communicates with the water passage of the housing. The nozzle of the disinfectant reservoir may be inserted into the second conduit, after removing its cap, to disinfect the water passage extending through the dental handpiece.

Abstract: A lubrication device for a dental drill having an air turbine motor, or like handpiece, includes a housing having air and water passage extending therein for coupling a flexible supply hose to the handpiece. A conduit extends from the housing and provides a lubrication passageway in fluid communication with the pressurized air inlet passageway leading to the air turbine motor. The conduit includes a cap releasably secured to the end of the conduit. The nozzle of a lubricant reservoir may be inserted within the conduit after temporarily removing the cap for permitting the nozzle to be advanced through the housing and into the handpiece for lubricating the air turbine motor. The device may be provided as an adapter for insertion between the handpiece and the supply hose. Alternately, the proximal end of the housing may be permanently secured to the end of the supply hose.