Abstract: A dental implement comprising a primary body and a secondary body. The primary body includes a substantially planar ring shaped portion having opposing ends and a pair of tines extending in a downward direction from the opposing ends. The secondary body is formed over at least a portion of the primary body. The secondary body defines a cross-sectional area therealong. The cross-sectional area of the secondary body is greater than that of the primary body over which it is formed. The secondary body imparts increased rigidity to the dental implement over the primary body.

Abstract: A treatment for a dental water unit system comprises a shock treatment including silver colloid and hydrogen peroxide that stays in the system for an extended period, followed by a flushing of the system and the addition of a maintenance solution comprising at least silver colloid in an amount safe for human consumption.