excavator - a tool for taking away soft, rotten decay inside the mouth, probe - a tool for measuring the depth of gum pockets to assess the health of gum tissue , retractor - a tools that allows dentists to pull a portion of the mouth away to access another area of the mouth, surgical gloves - disposable PPE, worn by health professionals during medical examinations adn procedures in order to prevent contamination between caregivers and patients, surgical mask/ procedure mask - a partial covering for the face that is worn by health professionals to catch bacteria dispensed from liquid droplet emitted from the wearer´s mouth and nose , syringe - a tool which is fitted with a needle. Dentists use it to suck up liquid and push it into the body when giving injections, tartar - a hard substance that forms on the teeth, intraoral camera - a wand-like instrument used during dental examinations that projects a magnified image of a patient´s mouth onto a screen , floss - a thread which is used to clean between teeth, mouthwash - a liquid used to kill bacteria in the mouth and freshen breath , toothpaste - a substance placed on a toothbrush and used to clean teeth , toothbrush - a tool, usually made of coloured plastic, which people use to clean their teeth , digital X-ray / digital radiography - a picture taken by placing a sensor, designed to look like a piece of film, over a tooth,

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