saliva ejector

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sa·li·va e·jec·tor

a hollow, perforated suction tube used in the evacuation of saliva or liquid debris from the oral cavity.

Synonym(s): dental pump, saliva pump

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saliva ejector

A device used during dental procedures to remove saliva.

sa·li·va e·jec·tor

(să-līvă ē-jektŏr)

Hollow perforated suction tube used in the evacuation of saliva or liquid debris from oral cavity.
Synonym(s): dental pump.

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The Swedish tools and components supplier Bergman & Beving AB said on Wednesday (10 November) that it had agreed to transfer the production rights for saliva ejectors for dental use to the Italian manufacturer ASA Dental SpA.