A dental prophylaxis and air appliance having a pressurized air source a hand piece and a manually actuated slurry container containing a mixture of dry or wetted abrasive and non abrasive components. The compressed air is delivered to the hand piece by a line that combines the compressed air with the components and discharges the post mixed water slurry of abrasive or non abrasive components. The hand piece is configured to include a series of valves adapted to define one or more stages for containing components and encourage mixing thereof during operation.
