question about dental instruments

[dentisttobeDMD]

does anyone know the proper name for the dental instrument that sucks saliva out of your mouth?

 

[Jman1984]

does anyone know the proper name for the dental instrument that sucks saliva out of your mouth?

Saliva ejector

 

[Vicviper]

I think it's called an Aspirator, though saliva ejector does sound more cool. ;p

 

[fsddsms]

we really just call it the suction at the office. but aspirator sounds good.

 

[doc toothache]

Saliva ejectors (for low volume suction); surgical aspirator tips and high volume evacuation tips.

 

[quicksec]

Saliva ejector

you can call it suction too

 

[wigglytooth]

Saliva ejector, high/low speed suction... Or my fav, Mister Thirsty 🙂

 

[CrazyTeeth]

LOL you guys are able to remove messages from the boards? NICE!! LOL dude was advertising his own website.. i wanted to

 

[Maygyver]

And this whole time i wondered why it was called the saliva "in"jector. I need new ears. Haha