A device, and method of using same, to evacuate aerosols generated proximate to teeth of a patient during dental procedures, including a central housing having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end defines a proximal housing opening and the distal end defines a distal housing opening having a first open area. The housing defines (i) at least one housing side port on each side of the housing and (ii) at least one internal passage in fluid communication with the distal housing opening, the proximal housing opening, and the housing side ports. The proximal end of the housing is shaped to be connectable to a conduit for a source of negative pressure. The device further includes a right-side cheek retractor and a left-side cheek retractor, each retractor defining a concave buccal-side surface, a convex oral-side surface, a retractor chamber, and at least a first arc of retractor openings (i) positioned along a portion of the oral-side surface, (ii) communicating with the retractor chamber, and (iii) having a first distribution of total open area along that retractor. A right-side arm extends between the housing and the right-side cheek retractor to support the right-side cheek retractor at a substantially fixed distance from the housing, and a left-side arm extends between the housing and the left-side cheek retractor to support the left-side cheek retractor at a substantially fixed distance from the housing. At least one right-side passageway connects one of the housing side ports with the retractor chamber of the right-side cheek retractor, and at least one left-side passageway connecting one of the housing side ports with the retractor chamber of the left-side cheek retractor.

A device, and method of using same, to evacuate aerosols generated proximate to teeth of a patient during dental procedures, including a central housing having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end defines a proximal housing opening and the distal end defines a distal housing opening having a first open area. The housing defines (i) at least one housing side port on each side of the housing and (ii) at least one internal passage in fluid communication with the distal housing opening, the proximal housing opening, and the housing side ports. The proximal end of the housing is shaped to be connectable to a conduit for a source of negative pressure. The device further includes a right-side cheek retractor and a left-side cheek retractor, each retractor defining a concave buccal-side surface, a convex oral-side surface, a retractor chamber, and at least a first arc of retractor openings (i) positioned along a portion of the oral-side surface, (ii) communicating with the retractor chamber, and (iii) having a first distribution of total open area along that retractor. A right-side arm extends between the housing and the right-side cheek retractor to support the right-side cheek retractor at a substantially fixed distance from the housing, and a left-side arm extends between the housing and the left-side cheek retractor to support the left-side cheek retractor at a substantially fixed distance from the housing. At least one right-side passageway connects one of the housing side ports with the retractor chamber of the right-side cheek retractor, and at least one left-side passageway connecting one of the housing side ports with the retractor chamber of the left-side cheek retractor.

An oral care device for use during intubation. The device can include a first guard, a second guard, a first extension, a second extension, and a central pathway. The first guard can be configured for insertion into an oral cavity of a patient. The first extension and the second extension can each extend from the first guard and can together be configured to engage a dentition of a patient. The second guard can be configured to surround and engage an exterior of an oral cavity of the patient.

An oral care device for use during intubation. The device can include a first guard, a second guard, a first extension, a second extension, and a central pathway. The first guard can be configured for insertion into an oral cavity of a patient. The first extension and the second extension can each extend from the first guard and can together be configured to engage a dentition of a patient. The second guard can be configured to surround and engage an exterior of an oral cavity of the patient.

A saliva ejector having a first member with a first end and a second end and a second member rotatably and removably connected to the first member. The first member has a first section that extends from the first end and terminates in a second section that is angled in relation to the first section. The second member has a first working end that is perpendicular in relation to a second open end. The first working end has a plurality of slits.

A saliva ejector having a first member with a first end and a second end and a second member rotatably and removably connected to the first member. The first member has a first section that extends from the first end and terminates in a second section that is angled in relation to the first section. The second member has a first working end that is perpendicular in relation to a second open end. The first working end has a plurality of slits.

An exemplary hands-free dental suction device includes an oral partition element, a suction interface portion, a first suction tube and an aerosol capture shroud. The suction interface portion is placeable in fluid communication with a suction source. The first suction tube may have a partition interface attached to the oral partition element, and may extend in fluid communication between the partition interface and the suction interface portion. The aerosol capture shroud may have an aerosol inlet end and an aerosol discharge end. The aerosol inlet end may be larger than the aerosol discharge end, which may thereby give the aerosol capture shroud a flared shape. The aerosol capture shroud may be affixed to an external surface of the first suction tube. The first suction tube may include an intermediate suction port by which the aerosol discharge end is in fluid communication with the first suction tube.

A saliva suction device is provided comprising a plastic injection-molded part which configures a coupling for connection to a suction hose, possibly via an adapter, and is plugged on the suction hose or connected to the suction hose in another manner and particularly configures a lingual shield. A first suction channel extends through the molded part. A massive, i.e. non-porous, soft body is plugged on or at the plastic molded part and connected to the molded part in a form-fitting manner, through which soft body a second suction channel extends which is vertically offset relative to the first suction channel. Particularly on the side of the second suction channel, which is opposite the first suction channel, a suction area with at least one suction opening for saliva is configured in the soft body.

A saliva suction device is provided comprising a plastic injection-molded part which configures a coupling for connection to a suction hose, possibly via an adapter, and is plugged on the suction hose or connected to the suction hose in another manner and particularly configures a lingual shield. A first suction channel extends through the molded part. A massive, i.e. non-porous, soft body is plugged on or at the plastic molded part and connected to the molded part in a form-fitting manner, through which soft body a second suction channel extends which is vertically offset relative to the first suction channel. Particularly on the side of the second suction channel, which is opposite the first suction channel, a suction area with at least one suction opening for saliva is configured in the soft body.

A device for removing material from the oral cavity of a patient during a procedure while propping the patient's jaws includes a bite block shaped to be held between upper and lower jaws of the patient at one side of the oral activity in a manner that provides access to teeth and/or gums at the opposite side of the oral cavity, without being substantially impeded by the device. An oral evacuation tube, through which material passes when it is sucked out of the oral cavity, is sufficiently elongate so that a part thereof may be located outside the oral cavity so that it can be operably connected to a suction device when the bite block is in use. A cheek protector is shaped to protect an inner cheek area at the same side of the oral cavity as the bite block. The bite block, evacuation tube and cheek protector are integral, non-releasable parts of the device.