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Abstract

A dental device that firmly mates and rotationally orients the proximal end of a suction (evacuation) straw of a high volume extraction unit to a rigid, disposable tongue retractor firmly enough that it cannot be dislodged therefrom. This allows the device to direct the forcible movement and retention of the tongue while suctioning out saliva, water and debris from the dental patient's mouth. The device has a unique four point capture collar with two upper bands and two lower bands separated by open voids. The half bands each half encircle the shaft of the suction straw with the proximal void providing an easy connection of the straw's locking orifice to the retention post on the retractor.

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