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A candy-tongue depressor for encouraging the cooperation of a child or teenager during an oral examination by a medical practitioner is provided. The device comprises, in combination: (a) a thin, flat, nonedible stick with a longitudinal axis; the nonedible stick having a distal end for grasping by

A candy-tongue depressor for encouraging the cooperation of a child or teenager during an oral examination by a medical practitioner is provided. The device comprises, in combination: (a) a thin, flat, nonedible stick with a longitudinal axis; the nonedible stick having a distal end for grasping by the medical practitioner; and a proximal end for contacting the tongue of a patient; and (b) a thin layer of candy which covers the proximal end, but not the distal end, of the nonedible stick. A combination candy tongue depressor and flexible, reclosable, translucent wrapper is also provided.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A candy-tongue depressor device for encouraging the cooperation of a child or teenager during an oral examination by a medical practitioner, the device comprising in combination:(a) a thin, flat, nonedible stick with a longitudinal axis; the nonedible stick having a dista

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A candy-tongue depressor device for encouraging the cooperation of a child or teenager during an oral examination by a medical practitioner, the device comprising in combination:(a) a thin, flat, nonedible stick with a longitudinal axis; the nonedible stick having a distal end for grasping by the medical practitioner; and a proximal end for contacting the tongue of a patient; and(b) a thin layer of candy which covers the proximal end, but not the distal end, of the nonedible stick; and rein the nonedible stick comprises a plurality of dimples or grooves.