A bendable medical, dental and surgical illuminating appliance is
disclosed. The appliance includes a light-conducting rod, at least a
portion of which is light projecting. The rod is flexible and comprises a
self-sustaining shape. The rod also includes a light inlet that is
operably engaged with the outlet of a fiberoptic conductor. The opposite,
inlet end of the conductor is optically interengaged with a fiberoptic
illuminator.