Solventum has once again demonstrated its leadership in dental innovation, with several of its flagship products earning top honours in the Dental Advisor Top Product Awards 2025. These awards highlight the best in dental technology, recognising products that excel in performance, reliability, and clinical effectiveness.
Here’s a closer look at the award-winning products and why they were chosen by industry experts.
Best Universal Bonding Agent: 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive
3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive is an advanced adhesive solution known for its bond strength and versatility.
3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive is universally suitable for:
- Direct ✓
- Indirect ✓
- All etching techniques ✓
Why it won:
- Compatible with all etching techniques (self-etch, selective-etch, and total-etch).
- Contains no BPA derivatives, ensuring patient safety.
- Provides strong adhesion to dentin and enamel, leading to durable restorations.
Best Universal Cement: 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement
RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement is so simple, yet so powerful:
- Two components for virtually all indirect and direct bonding indications
- Outstanding self-adhesion of RelyX Universal Resin Cement
- Scotchbond Universal Plus Adhesive further enhances bond strength to all substrates
- Unique 3M self-sealing syringe
- Easy excess clean-up
- High aesthetics
Why it won:
- Compatible with all etching techniques (self-etch, selective-etch, and total-etch).
- Contains no BPA derivatives, ensuring patient safety.
- Provides strong adhesion to dentin and enamel, leading to durable restorations.
Best Universal Composite: 3M™ Filtek™ Universal Restorative
Designed for both anterior and posterior restorations, 3M™ Filtek™ Universal Restorative delivers aesthetics and durability in one.
3M™ Filtek™ Universal Restorative is a light activated universal composite optimized to create esthetic anterior and posterior restorations.
The 8 specially designed shades (A1, A2, A3, A3.5, A4, B1, B2, D3) plus the extra white (XW) match all 19 shades of the classical VITA shade guide Filtek Universal also features a pink opaquer (PO) - used to mask stained tooth structure, metal, and amalgam.
Why it won:
- True universal shade matching, reducing inventory needs.
- Smart chromatic technology adapts to surrounding tooth structure.
- Smooth handling for seamless sculpting and natural-looking results.
Best VPS Impression Material: 3M™ Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material
For precision impressions, 3M™ Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material sets the standard with fast setting times and exceptional accuracy.
Imprint 4 Penta innovative VPS dental impression material offers significant advantages over other fast-setting impression materials with time-savings, reduced patient stress and highly accurate details for precise-fitting restorations.
This innovative advancement in VPS dental impression material offers significant advantages over other fast-setting impression materials. You'll enjoy time-savings reduced patient stress and highly accurate details for precise-fitting restorations. Choose from a wide range of viscosities and set/working times in Penta delivery system.
Why it won:
- Offers the fastest intraoral setting time in its category.
- Delivers sharp details for highly accurate impressions.
- Hydrophilic properties ensure precise captures even in moisture-rich environments.
Best Fluoride Varnish: 3M™ Clinpro™ Clear Fluoride Treatment
The 3M™ Clinpro™ Clear Fluoride Treatment provides effective fluoride delivery with a transparent, patient-friendly application.
3M™ Clinpro™ Clear Fluoride Treatment from Solventum is ready-to-use fluoride treatment for the protection of enamel and dentin surfaces. It is water-based and rosin-free that features a ready-release formula that enables effective fluoride uptake with a minimum contact time of just 15 minutes.
The ready-release formula contains innovative stabilized calcium phosphate technology and is available in 3 pleasant flavours, mint, watermelon or flavourless.
Why it won:
- Clear formulation for a more natural look.
- Provides long-lasting fluoride release to strengthen enamel.
- Easy application without clumping or thick texture.
Composite Research Award: 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Flowable Restorative
3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Flowable Restorative delivers strength and aesthetics in an easy-to-use formula in a new ergonomic syringe virtually eliminating bubbles.
3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Flowable Restorative is available in an ergonomic syringe designed for improved comfort and easier injection.
- No more guessing - The blue syringe barrel indicates the remaining material volume.
- When your syringe is empty, only the white plunger shows.
- Bendable cannula Easy-to-bend without kinking for better access.
- Virtually no bubbles or material “run-on”.
- Ergonomic design is easy to hold and inject.
- Excellent adaptation, polish retention and wear resistance.
- Versatile for a wide range of indications and techniques.
Why it won:
- Provides excellent wear resistance for long-term restorations.
- Low shrinkage for minimal stress on tooth structure.
- Smooth flow for precise placement in small or deep cavities.
Bulk Fill Composite Research Award: 3M™ Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative
For efficiency and performance, 3M™ Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative allows dentists to place restorations in bulk without compromising quality.
Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative from 3M Espe has unique optical properties and improved opacity to give you the simplicity of one-step placement - up to 5 mm - without compromising aesthetic results.
Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative offers fast and easy one-step placement with no need for layering or expensive dispensing devices.
Why it won:
- High depth of cure for fast, single-layer placement.
- Excellent adaptation to cavity walls for strong bonds and fewer voids.
- Low shrinkage stress for lasting durability.
Leading the Way in Dental Innovation
Winning seven Dental Advisor Top Product Awards in 2025 is a testament to Solventum’s commitment to providing dental professionals with high-quality, reliable solutions. These products have been recognized for their innovation, performance, and ability to enhance clinical workflows.
For more information on these award-winning products, visit our Solventum Brand Page or contact your local sales specialist.
