3M Foundation Helps Renovate U School of Dentristy Labs The 3M Foundation gave $1 million to the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry to renovate the teaching labs for beginning dentistry students, the lead gift toward a $10.5 million project that will revolutionize dental education at the university. The university plans to renovate the preclinical teaching laboratory and replace outdated instructional equipment with patient mannequins and virtual reality-based simulation equipment. The interactive multimedia gives students real-time feedback and allows students self-paced learning. "Our gift to the School of Dentistry builds on our commitment to education and to the residents of Minnesota," said Alex Cirillo, 3M's vice president for community affairs. "We are pleased to make this investment in students and their success in the field of dentistry. We also hope that this gift encourages others to support this important project, which benefits so many people because of the role the university plays in training Minnesota's dental practitioners and providing continuing dental education to practicing professionals in the region." > More headlines

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