More Than 50 Years of Setting the Standard
Two Striper® didn't just enter the dental market. It redefined it. What began as a bold idea from four Abrasive Technology engineers in Ohio, grew into the global benchmark for dental diamond instrumentation. Every number below reflects a legacy built on craftsmanship, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to clinical performance.
Clinicians around the world have relied on Two Striper® instruments for consistent, predictable performance since 1971.
Years of Clinical Trust
Original Bur Shapes at Launch
The first Two Striper® product line launched with 22 bur shapes in three grit sizes, developed with guidance from dental professors at Ohio State University.
Tools Sold on Day One
On July 5, 1971, the founding team went door-to-door on Columbus's Town Street and sold 48 tools for $350. That was the beginning.
Crafting the Diamond Standard Since 1971
What began as a bold idea born out of passion and perseverance has grown into a legacy built on quality, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Two Striper® didn't just enter the dental market. It redefined it.
1971
Abrasive Technology Is Founded
On March 12, 1971, four engineers incorporated Abrasive Technology in Worthington, Ohio, setting up their first 1,500 sq. ft. facility to begin crafting dental burs. Their vision: chemically bond diamond crystals to stainless steel in a way previously thought impossible.
1973
Thin-Flex® Disc Developed
Developed the Thin-Flex® Disc for denture manufacturing.
March 1975
P.B.S.® Braze Process Patent
P.B.S.® Braze Process patent granted in the USA.
November 1981
Premier Dental Partnership
Premier Dental became the exclusive dental distributor for the US and Canada.
November 1991
Luminescence Product Patent
Received product patent for Luminescence.
January 1997
ISO Certification and CE Mark
Earned first Medical ISO Certification and CE mark.
Early 2000s
TS2000® and Short Cut® Burs
Introduced the TS2000® spiral cut bur and Short Cut® burs.
May 2001
Radiopaque Posts Patent (USA)
Product patent granted in the USA for radiopaque composite (posts).
May 2002
Stainbuster Product Patent
Product patent granted in the USA and France for Stainbuster.
April 2003
Radiopaque Posts Patent (Europe)
Product patent granted in Europe for radiopaque composite (posts).
January 2006
Carbotech Acquisition
Acquired Carbotech, makers of resin fiber posts.
2008
TSZtech™ Introduced
Introduced TSZtech™ for cutting through crowns made of hard materials such as zirconia and ceramics.
May 2023
Two Striper Black Launched
Introduced the Two Striper Black extra coarse diamond bur, available exclusively through Premier.
July 2025
Two Striper Euro Launched
Introduced the Two Striper Euro.
Questions About Two Striper®
Everything you need to know about the brand, the technology, and where to find it.
Two Striper® uses proprietary P.B.S.® Braze technology to chemically bond each diamond crystal to the bur shank. Conventional electroplated burs embed diamonds in a single nickel layer that wears quickly. The P.B.S.® bond holds through the life of the instrument, delivering consistent cut quality from first use to last.
Every Two Striper® instrument is designed and manufactured by Abrasive Technology in Worthington, Ohio. The company has been crafting dental diamond instruments since its founding in 1971.
In the US and Canada, Two Striper® products are distributed exclusively through Premier Dental. Contact your Premier Dental representative or visit our distributor page to find a source near you. You can also view our international distributors here.
Over 50 years. Two Striper® has been trusted by dental clinicians since 1971.
Yes. Two Striper® is globally recognized and distributed. Click here to view out distributor list.
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