scrivello
definition
a type of dental instrument used for scraping or smoothing surfaces
example
The dentist skillfully used the scrivello to smooth the rough surfaces of the patient's tooth after filling.
synonyms
dental scalerexcavator
word origin — Latin 'scrībellus', meaning 'little writer', derived from 'scrībere', meaning 'to write'. The connection to dental instruments relates to the scraping action similar to writing.