Increasing recognition of the link between oral health and overall health is focusing much more attention on the need for preventive oral health care. As a result, there is growing demand for more and better preventive care solutions.

3M ESPE and OMNII share a commitment to quality dental products, oral health, and bringing the best and most current science to the dental market. "3M is committed to continuing to strengthen and expand its position in the dental industry. Adding OMNII's preventive expertise, products, and capability to educate, will enable us to deliver even more value to dental practices and participate in an exciting and rapidly growing segment," said Tom Engels, division vice president, 3M ESPE.

"3M ESPE's market position, as well as science and technology in the prevention area, combined with our national team of educationally-driven preventive care specialists will have further impact on patient oral health and further enhance their value to dental professionals," said Kevin Thomas, chief executive officer, OMNII Oral Pharmaceuticals.

3M is the second-largest supplier to the dental industry in the world. The company manufactures and markets a wide range of products and services used by dental professionals worldwide to improve oral health. These products are designed to meet restorative, crown and bridge, orthodontic, preventive, infection control, and cosmetic dentistry needs.

OMNII employs approximately 100 people and is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Fla. The transaction is expected to close in April, subject to customary closing conditions.

About OMNII

OMNII Oral Pharmaceuticals - The Preventive Care Specialists

OMNII has brought many firsts to dental professionals including the first unit-dose and white fluoride varnishes, the first line of stannous fluoride brush-on gels and oral rinse concentrate and the first professionally-dispensed tooth whitener. The power of OMNII resides in its educationally driven staff of field sales consultants who deliver timely, informative and scientifically fair and balanced information on the latest preventive care strategies to serve patient needs. The company's focus has made it one of the premier preventive dental care organizations in the United States.

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