Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a device for the sharpening, grinding and polishing of dental, parodental or surgical instruments, comprising a grinding body (48) with a grinding surface, said grinding body (48) being carried by a support structure (36) consisting of arms forming a rectangle, with the support structure (36) being arranged for rotation and the instrument (12) to be ground being clamped in a clamping means (28). The rotatable support structure (38) is displaceable relative to the clamping means (28).