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This brief history of the dental diamond bur is intended to provide bo
th a historical perspective and an evaluation of the current state of
bur technology. An understanding of the origins of dental diamonds and
the issues facing manufacturers transforms the dentist from a simple
user into an informed consumer. The author contends that this can impr
ove dental care and enable the dentist to collaborate with manufacture
rs in developing improved dental burs.