a dental capsule for storing a dental powder component and a liquid component in separated condition in which the powder component is contained in a chamber and the liquid component is contained in a pouch . the capsule comprises a freely movable member arranged to rupture the pouch upon vibration of the capsule so that the liquid component admixes with the powder component to form a dental paste . the compartment of the capsule has a manually removable cap to enable the dental paste to be retrieved for use .