Innovation

Groundbreaking ideas for dentistry
For more than a century, people worldwide have looked to 3M for new products and ideas that solve problems and make their lives easier. Today, our company’s track record as a global source of innovation is stronger than ever. More than 6,500 3M research and development employees work with 45 technology platforms to find amazing new ways to make the world healthier, safer and better.

Amazing "firsts" in dentistry
3M ESPE combines the finely-tuned 3M product development engine with ongoing insight from dental practitioners around the world, to bring a number of amazing new firsts to the dental industry. Among them, the first-ever tooth-colored restorative material, the first self-adhesive composite resin cement, the first nano ionomer, the first malleable, preformed temporary crown and the first automated mixing of impression materials and cements.

In addition, 3M ESPE Dental Products division was recently ranked as the most innovative company in the worldwide dental industry, according to the 2006 Dental Industry Review conducted by the Anaheim Group.

As you continually seek to improve patient care, expect 3M ESPE to consistently deliver new groundbreaking ideas to help you pursue that goal.