College Tweezers and Dental Cotton Pliers

College tweezers, also called dental cotton pliers, grasp and transfer cotton and other small dental materials. Tip direction, contact surfaces, locking action and length distinguish different configurations.

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Product Overview

About College Tweezers and Dental Cotton Pliers

College tweezers, also known as dental cotton pliers or dressing pliers, grasp and transfer small dental materials, including cotton pellets and rolls, into and out of the working area. They are handling instruments, not extraction forceps: they carry materials, while extraction forceps are a separate instrument made for removing teeth.

Locking action, tips and contact surfaces

Cotton plier designs differ in how the tips meet and how they are held closed. Compare these features separately:

Locking action: in a locking design, a catch holds the tips closed. A non-locking design relies on pressure on the handles.
Tip direction: angled tips are set at an angle to the handles; straight tips follow their direction.
Contact surfaces: serrated tips have textured inner faces; smooth tips have a different contact surface. This is separate from whether the instrument locks.

Matching a cotton plier you already use

Overall length describes the instrument from end to end. Cotton pliers with the same length can still differ in tip direction, contact surface and locking arrangement. When replacing a plier, match these features along with the pattern name or previous reference.

Requesting a quote

Request a quote with the cotton plier reference, required length, tip and locking configuration, quantity and delivery destination. If you are replacing an instrument, include its reference.

Dental instrument names and uses

Choose a length group

College tweezer references by overall length
Overall length	Catalogue references	Notes
130 mm (5 1/8 in)	DIS-CAT-0288, DIS-CAT-0289	2 references. Confirm the tips and locking for the one you select.
150 mm (6 in)	DIS-CAT-0290, DIS-CAT-0291 and DIS-CAT-0295 to DIS-CAT-0308	16 references, the largest group. References with similar labels can still differ in tips and locking.
160 mm (16 cm)	DIS-CAT-0292, DIS-CAT-0293, DIS-CAT-0294	3 references. 16 cm is the length of the described locking, angled form, so confirm which reference matches it.

Match the tips and lock

Example: 25 tweezers, 150 mm, locking, angled serrated tips, to match our previous reference [your code], with a photo of the tips attached.

Length
Pick 130, 150 or 160 mm overall length from the table.
Locking or non-locking
State whether a catch should hold the tips closed.
Tip direction
Angled or straight.
Contact face
Serrated or smooth.
Reference
Include the code you selected or your previous reference, with quantity and destination.

Locking College cotton pliers with an inset showing the locking feature — Pictured: a locking College form, with a close-up of the lock. Not every reference on this page has the same lock or tips.
**Lock**
A tab-and-slot catch on the opposing arms holds the tips closed.
**Guide pin**
A separate detail that aligns the arms. Record it separately from the lock.
**Tips**
Compare tip direction (angled or straight) and contact face (serrated or smooth) separately.

Pattern and Size Selection

Available Options

Compare the product code and attributes before requesting a quote. Choose an exact option whenever you are matching an existing order.

21 options

Option	Product code	Attributes	Pricing	Request quote
Tooth Tweezers, 130 mm, 51⁄8 in (SKU DIS-CAT-0288)	DIS-CAT-0288	Product: Cotton and Dressing Tweezer Tooth Tweezers 130 mm, 51⁄8 in, Pattern: Tooth Tweezers, 130 mm, 51⁄8 in	$3.50–$5.50	Select for Quote
Tooth Tweezers, 130 mm, 51⁄8 in (SKU DIS-CAT-0289)	DIS-CAT-0289	Product: Cotton and Dressing Tweezer Tooth Tweezers 130 mm, 51⁄8 in, Pattern: Tooth Tweezers, 130 mm, 51⁄8 in	$3.50–$5.50	Select for Quote
Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm, 6 in (SKU DIS-CAT-0290)	DIS-CAT-0290	Product: Cotton and Dressing Tweezer Tooth Tweezers 150 mm,, Pattern: Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm, 6 in	$3.50–$5.50	Select for Quote
Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm, 6 in (SKU DIS-CAT-0291)	DIS-CAT-0291	Product: Cotton and Dressing Tweezer Tooth Tweezers 150 mm,, Pattern: Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm, 6 in	$3.50–$5.50	Select for Quote
Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm, 6 in (SKU DIS-CAT-0299)	DIS-CAT-0299	Product: Cotton and Dressing Tweezer Tooth Tweezers 150 mm,, Pattern: Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm, 6 in	$3.50–$5.50	Select for Quote
Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm, 6 in (SKU DIS-CAT-0302)	DIS-CAT-0302	Product: Cotton and Dressing Tweezer Tooth Tweezers 150 mm,, Pattern: Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm, 6 in	$3.50–$5.50	Select for Quote
Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm, 6 in (SKU DIS-CAT-0303)	DIS-CAT-0303	Product: Cotton and Dressing Tweezer Tooth Tweezers 150 mm,, Pattern: Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm, 6 in	$3.50–$5.50	Select for Quote
Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm, 6 in (SKU DIS-CAT-0304)	DIS-CAT-0304	Product: Cotton and Dressing Tweezer Tooth Tweezers 150 mm,, Pattern: Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm, 6 in	$3.50–$5.50	Select for Quote
Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm, 6 in (SKU DIS-CAT-0305)	DIS-CAT-0305	Product: Cotton and Dressing Tweezer Tooth Tweezers 150 mm,, Pattern: Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm, 6 in	$3.50–$5.50	Select for Quote
Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm, 6 in (SKU DIS-CAT-0306)	DIS-CAT-0306	Product: Cotton and Dressing Tweezer Tooth Tweezers 150 mm,, Pattern: Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm, 6 in	$3.50–$5.50	Select for Quote
Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm, 6 in (SKU DIS-CAT-0307)	DIS-CAT-0307	Product: Cotton and Dressing Tweezer Tooth Tweezers 150 mm,, Pattern: Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm, 6 in	$3.50–$5.50	Select for Quote
Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm, 6 in (SKU DIS-CAT-0308)	DIS-CAT-0308	Product: Cotton and Dressing Tweezer Tooth Tweezers 150 mm,, Pattern: Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm, 6 in	$3.50–$5.50	Select for Quote
Tooth Tweezers, 160 mm (SKU DIS-CAT-0292)	DIS-CAT-0292	Product: Cotton and Dressing Tweezer Tooth Tweezers 160 mm, Pattern: Tooth Tweezers, 160 mm	$3.50–$5.50	Select for Quote
Tooth Tweezers, 160 mm (SKU DIS-CAT-0293)	DIS-CAT-0293	Product: Cotton and Dressing Tweezer Tooth Tweezers 160 mm, Pattern: Tooth Tweezers, 160 mm	$3.50–$5.50	Select for Quote
Tooth Tweezers, 160 mm (SKU DIS-CAT-0294)	DIS-CAT-0294	Product: Cotton and Dressing Tweezer Tooth Tweezers 160 mm, Pattern: Tooth Tweezers, 160 mm	$3.50–$5.50	Select for Quote
Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm (SKU DIS-CAT-0295)	DIS-CAT-0295	Product: Cotton and Dressing Tweezer Tooth Tweezers 150 mm, Pattern: Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm	$3.50–$5.50	Select for Quote
Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm (SKU DIS-CAT-0296)	DIS-CAT-0296	Product: Cotton and Dressing Tweezer Tooth Tweezers 150 mm, Pattern: Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm	$3.50–$5.50	Select for Quote
Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm (SKU DIS-CAT-0297)	DIS-CAT-0297	Product: Cotton and Dressing Tweezer Tooth Tweezers 150 mm, Pattern: Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm	$3.50–$5.50	Select for Quote
Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm (SKU DIS-CAT-0298)	DIS-CAT-0298	Product: Cotton and Dressing Tweezer Tooth Tweezers 150 mm, Pattern: Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm	$3.50–$5.50	Select for Quote
Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm (SKU DIS-CAT-0300)	DIS-CAT-0300	Product: Cotton and Dressing Tweezer Tooth Tweezers 150 mm, Pattern: Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm	$3.50–$5.50	Select for Quote
Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm (SKU DIS-CAT-0301)	DIS-CAT-0301	Product: Cotton and Dressing Tweezer Tooth Tweezers 150 mm, Pattern: Tooth Tweezers, 150 mm	$3.50–$5.50	Select for Quote

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Material

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MOQ

Order-type minimums

Samples: 1-3 pieces per pattern; standard product orders: confirmed with your quote; mixed wholesale: 25 instruments (mixed patterns); OEM: 25 pieces per pattern.

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Product FAQ

College Tweezers and Dental Cotton Pliers Questions

Are College tweezers the same instrument family as dental cotton pliers?

Yes. College tweezers are also called College cotton pliers or dressing tweezers. Their narrow working ends serve the small-material transfer role of that instrument family. This page offers 21 references in three overall lengths, 130, 150 and 160 mm, so compare length, tips and locking to tell one College reference from another.

What is the locking feature on these College tweezers?

The pictured locking form has a tab-and-slot lock on its opposing arms, with a separate guide pin that aligns the arms. The lock and the guide are different construction details. Not every reference on this page necessarily locks the same way, so state locking or non-locking, and the mechanism you are matching, when you request a quote.

What is the difference between angled tips and serrated gripping surfaces?

Angled tips describe the direction of the working ends relative to the arms. Serrations describe the textured contact surfaces at those ends. The described 16 cm locking form combines both features, but tip direction and contact face can differ between references. Compare each one independently, because two tips can share a similar angle and still have different contact-face patterns.

Does the 16 cm measurement refer to the whole instrument or the tips?

It refers to the whole instrument. 16 cm equals 160 mm of overall length, one of three lengths on this page alongside 130 mm and 150 mm. Overall length does not describe the gripping-tip length, so compare the tip geometry and contact faces separately when you need a close match.

Which details should I include when matching an existing College tweezer?

Give the overall length (130, 150 or 160 mm), whether it locks, the tip direction and the contact face, plus the reference code if you have it. If you are matching the described form, it is a 16 cm locking College form with angled serrated tips. A clear photo of the tips and lock helps us confirm the matching reference.

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