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	3M is pleased to announce that users of the 3M™ True Definition Scanner now have the ability to place a record of their intraoral scans into the patient’s chart in Henry Schein’s Dentrix® practice management system.

	Working closely with Henry Schein, 3M has certified its 

	This new connection stores a 2D record of the intraoral scan within the Dentrix patient chart, reportedly making the process of recording and saving patient information more efficient, while a link to 3M™ Connection Center gives practitioners easy access to clinical records and exclusive 3D visualization tools.

See the True Definition Scanner in action: Step-by-step: A complete solution from chairside to benchtop

	This Dentrix Connected version of the scanning software is available to all subscribers of the Standard Data plan or higher and requires Dentrix 5.2 or higher and a current subscription to Digital Dental Exchange (DDX) OS, a web-based service that enables practitioners to quickly and efficiently exchange and manage casework with a laboratory partner. Some features of the connection may require a subscription to the 3M Advanced Data Plan.

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3M announces that the True Definition Scanner is Dentrix® Connected.

3M launches New Trusted Connection for 3M™ True Definition Scanner

	The ADA Foundation and 3M announced on Sept. 22 that 3M will donate 3,000 introductory sealant kits to the ADA Foundation for use during the 2017 Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) program. The donation, which has an estimated fair market value of $250,000, will help Give Kids A Smile volunteers place more than 400,000 sealants on underserved kids’ teeth in 2017.

	“In our collaborations with oral health professionals around the world, we see the importance that our customers place on giving back to their communities, and it is one we share wholeheartedly,” said John Tobin, director, U.S. Sales and Marketing, 3M Oral Care. “We are proud to partner with the ADA Foundation and the 2017 Give Kids A Smile program to help kids keep healthy smiles for life.” 

	Each sealant kit can provide approximately 140 sealant applications and includes two 1.2 ml 3M™ Clinpro™ Sealant syringes, one 3 ml 3M™ Scotchbond™ Etchant syringe, 20 sealant syringe tips, and 25 etchant syringe tips. A sealant kit will be included in each of the 3,000 

distributed to those who register and are awarded product for Give Kids A Smile programs in January, 2017.

	“Give Kids A Smile Programs from around the country have been asking for sealant material because they are highly effective and a safe means of preventive dental care,” said Dr. Jeff Dalin, ADA Foundation Give Kids A Smile Committee member. “We love working with 3M and are excited about the opportunity of getting their Clinpro Sealant into the hands of our wonderful volunteers. A lot of kids will benefit greatly from this generous donation of product."

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	The ADA Foundation will celebrate Give Kids A Smile’s 15

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it helped generate, giving a clear indication to dental professionals as to the marked benefit of the use of sealants in preventing and managing occlusal caries in children and adolescents. The analysis indicated that children treated with sealants have about a 70 to 80 percent reduction in the incidence of occlusal caries compared with children that do not receive sealants.

	For more information about Give Kids A Smile or to sign up your Give Kids A Smile program, visit 

. To make a donation to Give Kids A Smile, visit 

The ADA Foundation and 3M today announced that 3M will donate 3,000 introductory sealant kits to the ADA Foundation for use during the 2017 Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) program. The donation, which has an estimated fair market value of $250,000, will help Give Kids A Smile volunteers place more than 400,000 sealants on underserved kids’ teeth in 2017.

ADA Foundation, 3M raise stakes in battle against childhood caries

	3M™ Ketac™ Universal Aplicap™ Glass Ionomer Restorative gives dentists a solution with fewer steps, easy handling and reduced chair time, so they can get patients on their way fast with a fluoride-releasing restoration that is strong enough for long-term use.

	The restorative is self-adhesive and self-curing, so it eliminates the need for conditioning, coating or light-curing steps, enabling an efficient procedure--just place, sculpt and you’re done. The material’s low stickiness reportedly adds to its easy handling, and it can now be used for restricted stress-bearing Class I and II restorations, thanks to its compressive strength and surface hardness.

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	Formulated to enable fast, easy, one step, strong and fluoride releasing restorations, Ketac Universal Aplicap's featured include:

no conditioning, coating or light-curing steps to slow the procedure down

3M™ Ketac™ Universal Aplicap™ Glass Ionomer Restorative gives dentists a solution with fewer steps, easy handling and reduced chair time, so they can get patients on their way fast with a fluoride-releasing restoration that is strong enough for long-term use.

3M™ Ketac™ Universal Aplicap™ Glass Ionomer Restorative offers solutions with fewer steps

	Making a great first impression matters, especially for dentists and dental lab professionals involved with creating the highest possible quality dental restorations for patients.

	If a dental impression is taken improperly, it means repeat visits for the patient and dentist because dental labs may not be able to create a quality final restoration. Bad impressions get sent back by the dental lab to the dental office to be remade or adjusted. This amounts to a significant source of productivity and revenue loss for the dental practice.

	Capturing the ideal impression can be a challenge for even the most seasoned dental professionals, but there are a number of simple tips and best practices that can greatly improve outcomes. To help improve impression-taking skills, 

. With the newly optimized online guide, dentists reportedly can feel confident throughout the impression-taking process, helping to ensure accurate outcomes each and every time.

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	The Impression Troubleshooting Guide is an interactive digital tool said to allow dentists to quickly find answers to 12 of the most common issues in the impression-taking procedure with instant access to the corresponding solution. The guide also contains links to educational resources, including instructional videos and technical data to further support proper technique.

	"Taking impressions can be tricky because there are many variables in the process," said Dr. James Braun, DDS, MS. "The visual guide offers me practical advice on how I can prevent typical problems that can occur during the impression-taking process. It also provides solutions that allow me to create highly detailed and accurate impressions on the first try. Besides offering some of the most advanced and highest quality impression materials available, 3M supports my practice by providing me highly relevant clinical education tools like the Impression Troubleshooting Guide."

	Making a great impression the first time leads to happier patients and a better procedure for all those involved. 

View the Impression Troubleshooting Guide here

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Making a great first impression matters, especially for dentists and dental lab professionals involved with creating the highest possible quality dental restorations for patients.