The saliva ejector is a small suction device that removes small amounts of water (saliva) from the patient's mouth during a dental procedure, keeping the area dry and visible for the dentist. It does not reduce bacterial aerosol from the high-speed handpiece, retract the tongue or cheek, or remove stray amalgam and other dental material debris.

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The Saliva Ejector

Question 12

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The saliva ejector:

A) reduces bacterial aerosol from the high-speed hand piece
B) retracts the tongue or cheek away from the procedure site
C) removes small amounts of water from the patient's mouth
D) removes stray amalgam and other dental material debris

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