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Dental College Cotton Pliers Tweezers 6″ Serrated Tip – MediTek CE SS
$11.49
Professional Dental College Cotton Pliers Tweezers (6″) with serrated tip for secure handling of cotton, gauze, and clinical materials. Made from medical-grade stainless steel, CE certified, and fully autoclavable.
98 in stock (can be backordered)
| Title | Qty | After Discount Price |
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| Buy 2 Get 5% Discount | 2 | $10.92 |
| Buy 3 Get 8% Discount | 3 | $10.57 |
| Buy 4 Get 10% Discount | 4 + | $10.34 |
Dental College Cotton Pliers Tweezers 6″ with Serrated Tip
The MediTek Dental College Cotton Pliers Tweezers are 6-inch dental cotton pliers made for one job: placing and removing cotton rolls, cotton pellets, and gauze in the mouth without fumbling. The serrated tips grip small, soft materials firmly, so they stay put even with gloved hands. MediTek Supplies Inc. makes these college tweezers from medical-grade stainless steel. Each pair is CE certified and fully autoclavable. If you are restocking your trays, you will find them here next to the other dental instruments we supply to dental clinics across the USA.
Key Features of These Dental Cotton Pliers
- Size: 6 inches (about 15 cm), a standard length for college pliers
- Tips: Serrated for a firm, non-slip hold on cotton, gauze, and small items
- Material: Medical-grade stainless steel that resists corrosion
- Sterilization: Fully autoclavable and reusable
- Handling: Lightweight, ergonomic design for fine control
- Certification: CE certified dental instrument
- Quality: Made by MediTek Supplies Inc. under strict quality control
Product Specifications
| Product Type | Dental cotton pliers / college tweezers (forceps) |
| Length | 6 inches |
| Tip Type | Serrated |
| Material | Medical-grade stainless steel |
| Application | Cotton handling, clinical material placement |
| Sterilization | Autoclavable, reusable |
| Certification | CE |
| Package Includes | 1 × Dental College Cotton Pliers Tweezers (6″ Serrated Tip) |
What Are College Tweezers and Cotton Pliers?
Many names point to the same instrument. Dental cotton pliers, cotton tweezers, college tweezers, college pliers, dental tweezers, and cotton forceps all describe the tweezer-style tool used to carry small materials in and out of the mouth. The college pattern is the classic cotton plier. In medical device records, reusable versions are listed as dental dressing forceps, described as a tweezers-like tool with two blades and serrated tips.
These are different from Adson and other tissue forceps. Tissue forceps are made to hold soft tissue and sutures. College cotton pliers are made to handle materials, so the tips are broader and the grip is built for cotton and gauze.
Why the Serrated Tip Matters
Cotton rolls and gauze are soft and soak up saliva fast. Smooth tips can let them slide. Fine serrations add friction, so the material stays in the tips while you move it to the cheek, the gum line, or the treatment site.
The tips also decide how long the instrument serves you well. Hold the pliers up to the light and close them. If the tips touch before the ends meet, the alignment is off and the pliers may drop a cotton pellet at the wrong moment. Replace them at that point. Avoid prying or twisting with them, because that is the fastest way to bend the tips.
Where Dental Professionals Use Them
Everyday Chairside Use
- Placing and removing cotton rolls between the cheek and gum for isolation
- Handling cotton pellets during examinations and treatment
- Carrying liquid medication between the closed tips to a specific tooth area
- Picking up small items from the mouth
Oral Surgery and Endodontic Support
- Placing and retrieving gauze during oral surgery
- Handling paper points and gutta-percha during root canal work
- Passing small clinical materials without touching them by hand
How to Clean and Sterilize Dental Cotton Pliers
Steam sterilization only works on clean instruments, so cleaning comes first. A simple routine keeps the stainless steel in good shape:
- Rinse the pliers soon after use so blood and saliva do not dry on the serrations.
- Scrub the tips with a soft brush, or use an ultrasonic cleaner.
- Rinse again and dry the instrument fully.
- Place it in a sterilization pouch or cassette.
- Sterilize in your autoclave using the settings in your sterilizer manual.
- Store it dry in a clean, closed tray or drawer.
Avoid long soaks in bleach or strong chlorine solutions. They can pit stainless steel over time, even on corrosion-resistant instruments.
Why Buy Dental Cotton Pliers from MediTek Supplies Inc.
- Trusted by clinics: We have supplied more than 1,000 dental clinics since 2017.
- Certified quality: Every instrument is CE certified and checked before it ships.
- Free shipping: Free shipping within the USA, with international shipping available.
- Simple returns: 14-day domestic returns for USA orders.
- Defect cover: A 14-day money-back guarantee and replacement for manufacturing defects.
- Support: Help is available 24/7.
Setting up a full tray? Pair these pliers with the forceps scissors range, or buy surgical scissors online from the same collection. One order covers the grasping and cutting tools for most chairside procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are dental college cotton pliers used for?
They are used to place and remove cotton rolls, cotton pellets, and gauze in the mouth. Dentists also use them to carry liquid medication to a tooth and to pick up small clinical materials during procedures.
Are college tweezers and cotton pliers the same thing?
Yes, in everyday dental use. College tweezers, college pliers, cotton pliers, and cotton forceps are different names for the same style of instrument. Device records list reusable versions as dental dressing forceps.
Can I autoclave these dental cotton pliers?
Yes. These pliers are fully autoclavable and reusable. Clean and dry them first, then sterilize them following your autoclave manufacturer’s instructions.
How are cotton pliers different from tissue forceps?
Cotton pliers handle materials such as cotton and gauze. Tissue forceps, such as Adson types, hold soft tissue and sutures during surgery. Each has tips shaped for its own task, so they are not interchangeable.
How do I know when to replace my cotton pliers?
Close the pliers and hold them to the light. If the tips do not meet evenly, or you see bent tips or heavy wear on the serrations, replace them. Misaligned tips can drop small materials.
What are the shipping and return terms?
Shipping is free within the USA, and international shipping is available. USA orders can be returned within 14 days. Manufacturing defects are covered by a replacement policy and a 14-day money-back guarantee.
| Dimensions | 6 × 4 × 1 in |
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