a multi - purpose dental bib , to be worn by a patient during a dental procedure , may incorporate gauze pads into windows and / or pockets integral to the bib . the multi - purpose dental bib may be employed to protect the patient &# 39 ; s clothing from liquid and / or solid debris generated during a dental procedure , and to wipe the patient &# 39 ; s face and mouth during or at the completion of a dental procedure . the multi - purpose dental bib may additionally be employed to clean dental tools , such as a dental mirror , during a dental procedure by means of the gauze pads incorporated into the windows and / or pockets strategically located on the multi - purpose dental bib .