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Orthodontic Training, Continuing Education and Events

It can be difficult to keep up with all the latest orthodontic advances. We offer continuing education, training and events designed to keep you in the forefront of the industry- available when and where you want.

Ecstatic About Esthetics

The New Game in Orthodontics
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3M 2016 Orthodontic Summit

Esthetics and Your Bottom Line
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Optimize Your Efficiency

Differentiate Your Practice in a Changing Market
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Technology for Better Orthodontics: Understanding Digital Workflow

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SmartClip™ SL3 Brackets – more rotation control and easier wire changes

Enhancements to the ligating clips on SmartClip™ SL3 Self-Ligating Brackets offer improved rotational control and reduced forces required for archwire engagement and disengagement. The improvements are designed to enhance treatment efficiency and increase patient comfort during archwire changes.
Victory Series™ Low Profile Brackets available with efficient APC™ Flash-Free Adhesive

Victory Series™ Low Profile Brackets with APC™ Flash-Free Adhesive will be available in August, complementing this 3M line of best-selling metal brackets with best-in-class bonding efficiency. APC Flash-Free Adhesive allows users to move directly from bracket placement to bracket cure without removing adhesive flash.
Orthodontic Perspectives Innova – May 2016. Information and Case Studies

The May 2016 issue highlights 4 cases using Clarity™ ADVANCED Ceramic Brackets and looks at the advantages of SmartClip™ SL3 Brackets with improved clips.
3M orthodontic products win eight Townie Choice Awards

Eight 3M orthodontic products have won Townie Choice Awards. Winners include APC™ Flash-Free Adhesive; Transbond™ Plus Self-Etching Primer; Ortholux™ Luminous Curing Light; Forsus™ Class II Correctors; Coil Springs, Molar Bands and Button Attachments. Orthotown magazine “community members” vote and favorites earn the awards.

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- SmartClip™ SL3 Brackets – more rotation control and easier wire changes
  
  Enhancements to the ligating clips on SmartClip™ SL3 Self-Ligating Brackets offer improved rotational control and reduced forces required for archwire engagement and disengagement. The improvements are designed to enhance treatment efficiency and increase patient comfort during archwire changes.
- Victory Series™ Low Profile Brackets available with efficient APC™ Flash-Free Adhesive
  
  Victory Series™ Low Profile Brackets with APC™ Flash-Free Adhesive will be available in August, complementing this 3M line of best-selling metal brackets with best-in-class bonding efficiency. APC Flash-Free Adhesive allows users to move directly from bracket placement to bracket cure without removing adhesive flash.
- Orthodontic Perspectives Innova – May 2016. Information and Case Studies
  
  The May 2016 issue highlights 4 cases using Clarity™ ADVANCED Ceramic Brackets and looks at the advantages of SmartClip™ SL3 Brackets with improved clips.
- 3M orthodontic products win eight Townie Choice Awards
  
  Eight 3M orthodontic products have won Townie Choice Awards. Winners include APC™ Flash-Free Adhesive; Transbond™ Plus Self-Etching Primer; Ortholux™ Luminous Curing Light; Forsus™ Class II Correctors; Coil Springs, Molar Bands and Button Attachments. Orthotown magazine “community members” vote and favorites earn the awards.

Featured

- SmartClip™ SL3 Brackets – more rotation control and easier wire changes
  
  Enhancements to the ligating clips on SmartClip™ SL3 Self-Ligating Brackets offer improved rotational control and reduced forces required for archwire engagement and disengagement. The improvements are designed to enhance treatment efficiency and increase patient comfort during archwire changes.
- Victory Series™ Low Profile Brackets available with efficient APC™ Flash-Free Adhesive
  
  Victory Series™ Low Profile Brackets with APC™ Flash-Free Adhesive will be available in August, complementing this 3M line of best-selling metal brackets with best-in-class bonding efficiency. APC Flash-Free Adhesive allows users to move directly from bracket placement to bracket cure without removing adhesive flash.
- Orthodontic Perspectives Innova – May 2016. Information and Case Studies
  
  The May 2016 issue highlights 4 cases using Clarity™ ADVANCED Ceramic Brackets and looks at the advantages of SmartClip™ SL3 Brackets with improved clips.
- 3M orthodontic products win eight Townie Choice Awards
  
  Eight 3M orthodontic products have won Townie Choice Awards. Winners include APC™ Flash-Free Adhesive; Transbond™ Plus Self-Etching Primer; Ortholux™ Luminous Curing Light; Forsus™ Class II Correctors; Coil Springs, Molar Bands and Button Attachments. Orthotown magazine “community members” vote and favorites earn the awards.

Aesthetic braces, beautiful results

Our goal is to help you improve lives, one smile at a time. We offer novel orthodontic solutions that improve the treatment process by combining efficiency and performance, with the look patients prefer during treatment.

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Helping you work more efficiently

We leverage 3M Science to provide solutions that shorten and improve the treatment process while achieving excellent results. Easier handling and placement reduces appointment time and improves patient satisfaction.

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Best-selling brackets offer best-in-class bonding efficiency.

Eliminate the flash removal step from bracket bonding, saving significant time without compromising bond strength. Patients also benefit from added protection for tooth enamel and a quicker, easier debonding appointment.

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About 3M Orthodontics Products and Solutions

The secret to creating a beautiful, healthy smile is part art – and part science. Your patients trust you to architect a smile that places equal importance on lifelong oral health and esthetics. We leverage 3M Science to ensure you have esthetic orthodontic treatment options that give you the choice and control you need to achieve the best results for your patients – and your practice.

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Orthodontist explaining treatment to patient

Art + Science

Our orthodontic solutions improve the orthodontic experience and deliver the high-quality esthetics your patients expect.

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Featured Orthodontic Products

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Orthodontic Products

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Orthodontic Products Catalog

For detailed product descriptions or to look up Product Part Numbers, please refer to the downloadable 3M Orthodontic Products Catalog.

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Featured Orthodontic Technology

3M™ APC™ Flash-Free Adhesive

Simply a better way to bond. APC Flash-Free Adhesive eliminates the need for flash cleanup. The result? Less mess (and fewer steps) for you, and a quicker debonding appointment for your patients.

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Featured Orthodontic Resources

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Innova magazine

In its 25th year of continuous publication, Innova magazine highlights industry and product news, relevant case studies, treatment tips and upcoming educational opportunities for orthodontists.

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Find an Orthodontist locator tool

3M's Orthodontist locator tool, 'Find an Orthodontist', helps you increase your visibility to patients searching for an orthodontist. Get on the list and grow your practice!

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Life with braces

New braces patients have lots of questions about how to take care of their smiles during and after braces. We’ve compiled tips to help them get started and to better understand what to expect. We’ve also created a way for patients to see what their braces could look like with colored ligatures at PaintYourSmile.com.

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3M Health Care Academy

We offer valuable resources to help deepen your expertise and improve patient care. Meet your orthodontic continuing education requirements – or find important answers you need. Accessible any time, from anywhere.

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