3M Completes Acquisition of Dental Preventive Products Company

Increasing recognition of the link between oral health and overallhealth is focusing much more attention on the need for preventive oralhealth care. As a result, there is growing demand for more and betterpreventive care solutions. 3M ESPE and OMNII share a commitment toquality dental products, oral health, and bringing the best and mostcurrent science to the dental market.

3M is the second-largest supplier to the dental industry in theworld. The company manufactures and markets a wide range of productsand services used by dental professionals worldwide to improve oralhealth. These products are designed to meet restorative, crown andbridge, orthodontic, preventive, infection control, and cosmeticdentistry needs.

3M Health Care

3M Health Care, one of 3M's six major business segments, providesworld-class innovative products and services to help health careprofessionals improve the practice and delivery of patient care. 3Mwill continue to grow its vibrant Health Care businesses globallyserving multiple market segments. 3M ESPE, a leader in the dentalindustry, is a part of the 3M Health Care family.

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