Embodiments shown and described include drivers (11, 50) for power-driving an otherwise manual dental implement (12, 33, 46, 48, 38, 44) of the type including an implement handle attached to a dental hygienic head. One of the drivers (11) comprises a socket (26) defining an entrance (29) for detachably receiving an implement handle within the socket. The socket includes an elongate elastic constrictor (34, 41) positioned to surround the implement handle when the latter is inserted into the socket for holding the dental implement. A motor-powered device (16) connected to the socket is arranged for power-driving the dental implement to facilitate oral hygiene.