fig2 in a display or easel position at one of the various angles obtainable with the invention in the stored position of fig1 the contents of the apparatus 20 are completely enclosed and protected from contamination during transportation or storage whereas in the display position depicted in fig2 the contents of the apparatus are readily displayed and easily selected and obtained by a user with minimized risk of cross contamination as used herein the term u201c display u201d is therefore intended to not only convey that the contents of the apparatus are viewable but that the contents can also be easily and quickly selected and accessed for use by the practitioner while the preferred embodiment of the invention is described with respect to dental equipment and material it is to be understood that the invention can be employed with similar efficacy to other fields including but not limited to art construction medicine practically any type of presentation and the like the storage and display apparatus 20 includes a cover 22 to which a storage tray 24 is secured the cover 22 preferably includes a plurality of individual substantially rigid segments 26 connected by hinges 28 in the preferred embodiment six segments 26 are provided including a top 30 a first side.