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industry // news 3M Announces New 3M OralCare Organization Great Lakes Expands Line of Orthodontic 3D Scanners Great Lakes has expanded its line of 3Shape orthodontic 3D scanners to meet the wide range of needs of orthodontic practices and labs. Scanner options include the R500, a cost-efficient entry scanner to CAD/CAM; the new R750; and the new R2000, which allows upper and lower simultaneous scans. The scanners quickly capture plaster models and impressions using dedicated tools to achieve perfect occlusion. Accurate digital study models are created in just a few clicks. 3Shape's patented Adaptive Impression Scanning detects incomplete areas and automatically builds scan sequences to capture the full geometry in extreme detail. Users add virtual bases to their scanned models, efficiently and consistently replicating traditional physical models, and utilize an open STL file format for flexibility and easy integration. For more information about these orthodontic 3D scanners, contact Great Lakes at (800) 828-7626 and speak to a digital specialist, or visit Digital-ortho.com. In July, 3M announced the formation of 3M Oral Care, combining the former 3M ESPE Dental and 3M Unitek Orthodontics into a single new division, led by Vice President and General Manager James D. Ingebrand. Joaquin Delgado, executive vice president of the 3M Health Care Business Group, says 3M Oral Care will use the company's fundamental strengths in science and innovation to deliver a complete suite of solutions across the continuum of oral care for dentists and orthodontists, to improve patient outcomes. 3M was recently recognized as the "Most Innovative Dental Company" for the 10th consecutive year by The Anaheim Group (publisher of Dental Fax Weekly), for continuing to bring exciting new ideas to dentistry. 3M's wide range of dental products includes supplies for restorative, crown and bridge, mini dental implants, preventive, infection control and cosmetic dentistry. The company also is responsible for orthodontic solutions, including Clarity Advanced Ceramic Brackets, APC Flash-Free Adhesive and 3M Incognito Hidden Braces. Industry News The Industry News section helps keep you informed and up to date about what's happening in the profession. If you would like to share information in this section, please email your news releases to arselia@farranmedia.com. All material is subject to editing and space availability. www.orthotown.com Ormco Announces Fall and Winter Continuing Education Event Ormco, a manufacturer and provider of advanced orthodontic technology and services, is hosting continuing education events throughout the country to help orthodontists of all levels elevate their skill sets via intensive seminars. From September through December, Ormco is offering a full calendar-more than 14 courses available in North America for orthodontists to engage with industry experts. Doctors can learn more about passive self-ligation, Insignia Advanced Smile Design, molar-to-molar therapy, and more. For orthodontists who have completed a PSL Fundamentals I course, or are actively using passive self-ligation, five upcoming PSL Fundamentals Level II courses are scheduled. These seminars focus on advanced treatment mechanics and treatment planning, with added considerations for periodontal issues, Class II and Class III cases, extraction cases, and more. For more information about each event or continuing education credits, or to register, visit Ormco.com/education/. 16 SEPTEMBER 2015 // orthotown.com http://www.Digital-ortho.com http://www.orthotown.com http://www.Ormco.com/education/ http://www.orthotown.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Orthotown September 2015

Orthotown.com Highlights
Embrace Progress: How Staffing Helps Mitigate the Threat of Corporate Dentistry
Vertical Control
Combined Orthodontic Restorative Treatment
Industry News
How CBCT Can Help Jaw Alignment and Airway Issues
What’s On Your Tray? Banding and Bonding
What is Your Retainer Protocol?
New Products
Practice Solutions
Leveling the Playing Field: Partner with Staffing Experts
The Time for a Cloud-Based HCM Solution
Poll
A Response-Driven Treatment Plan: Navigating a Diffi cult Case Without a Road Map
GORP Review 2015
Ad Index

Orthotown September 2015