钻头的尊严。

J Am Coll Dent. 1997 Winter;64(4):44-6.

A dental historian eulogizes the handpiece as a symbol of the profession. The popular image, especially in literature, of a whining instrument for inflicting pain is contrasted to dentists' appreciation for the technical sophistication and functional elegance of this indispensable tool of the trade.

一位牙科历史学家称赞牙钻是该行业的象征。在文学作品等中，牙钻那种发出呜呜声、用于造成疼痛的常见形象，与牙医们对这种业内不可或缺工具的精湛技术和优雅功能的欣赏形成了鲜明对比。