Disclosed is a probe for dental therapy and examination, which comprises an elongate bundle (1) of fibers extending generally parallel to the axis of elongation. The bundle is narrowed at one or both of its ends (2, 2'. 2"), and the fibers are secured to each other so that the fiber bundle (1) is coherent but the fibers define capillary passageways (5) therebetween. The narrowed ends(s) (2) may have a globular enlargement (3) or may be sharp ended (2') or blunt-ended (2"). One end of the bundle may be enlarged to form a handle portion (6).