Patent ID: 7331785
Filing Date: 2008-02-19
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A self cleaning dental mirror comprising: an elongated handle; a reflective surface affixed to a first end of said elongated handle; means for communicating air through said elongated handle to at least one air orifice directing air at said reflective surface; means for communicating water through said elongated handle to at least one water orifice directing water at said reflective surface; an air valve means incorporated within said elongated handle for controlling air flow to said at least one air orifice directing air at said reflective surface; and a water valve means incorporated within said elongated handle for controlling water flow to said at least one water orifice directing water at said reflective surface; wherein said air valve means and said water valve means comprise field replaceable pushbutton valves; and wherein said at least one air orifice and said at least one water orifice are arranged such that said at least one water orifice is encircled by multiple air orifices to disperse water as it is emitted from said at least one water orifice.