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ROOTS SUMMIT 2024 organisers, speakers and attendees in the auditorium of the Eugenides Foundation in Athens. (Image: DTI)
Franziska Beier, Dental Tribune International

Franziska Beier, Dental Tribune International

Mon. 27. May 2024

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ATHENS, Greece: Endodontic enthusiasts from all around the world travelled to the Eugenides Foundation in Athens recently to attend the 25th anniversary edition of ROOTS SUMMIT. With its strongly evidence-based scientific programme, ROOTS SUMMIT 2024 continued to enhance global endodontics, and the meeting was enjoyed by speakers and attendees alike.

ROOTS SUMMIT 2024 kicked off with a series of hands-on courses aimed at advancing the skills of dental professionals and introducing them to the latest in endodontic care. These were followed by a comprehensive lecture programme featuring 11 prominent endodontists from around the world sharing their insights and experiences. Spanish specialist dentist Dr Ruth Perez Alfayate, for example, discussed complex diagnosis in endodontics. Greek endodontist Dr Antonis Chaniotis focused on the management of root canal blockages, and Prof. Aviad Tamse from Israel explored the challenges associated with vertical root fractures in endodontically treated teeth.

“ROOTS SUMMIT is less directly associated with the industry compared with other meetings. The speakers are more clinically oriented, and I think this makes it a bit different. It’s a nice platform,” said ROOTS SUMMIT speaker Prof. Matthias Zehnder, a Swiss endodontist who lectured on irrigation and disinfection of the root canal.

Another speaker, US endodontist Dr Rajiv Patel, who presented on dental trauma, told Dental Tribune International at the event: “For me, ROOTS SUMMIT is where my journey in endodontics started. It is one of the best meetings out there when it comes to endodontics, and it is like going back to old friends.”

Impressions from ROOTS SUMMIT 2024

    Participants are happy to be at this year’s meeting and reconnect with fellow dentists. (All images: Dental Tribune International)
    Participants are happy to be at this year’s meeting and reconnect with fellow dentists. (All images: Dental Tribune International)

    ROOTS SUMMIT 2024 was being held from 9 to 12 May at the Eugenides Foundation in Athens.
    ROOTS SUMMIT 2024 was being held from 9 to 12 May at the Eugenides Foundation in Athens.

    Thanks to all the speakers and attendees for making ROOTS SUMMIT 2024 such a special event.
    Thanks to all the speakers and attendees for making ROOTS SUMMIT 2024 such a special event.

    ROOTS SUMMIT commenced with a series of hands-on courses on Thursday, providing dental professionals with an opportunity to refine their techniques and delve into the latest advancements in endodontic care. Pictured from left: Dr Freddy Belliard, co-chairman of the event, and workshop presenter Dr Hugo Sousa Dias.
    ROOTS SUMMIT commenced with a series of hands-on courses on Thursday, providing dental professionals with an opportunity to refine their techniques and delve into the latest advancements in endodontic care. Pictured from left: Dr Freddy Belliard, co-chairman of the event, and workshop presenter Dr Hugo Sousa Dias.

    Dr Hugo Sousa Dias led a hands-on course focused on managing narrow and curved canals, including S-shaped ones, using the martensitic file system to ensure safe and effective outcomes.
    Dr Hugo Sousa Dias led a hands-on course focused on managing narrow and curved canals, including S-shaped ones, using the martensitic file system to ensure safe and effective outcomes.

    Dr Freddy Belliard (left), co-chairman of the event, and workshop presenter Dr Marian Fanica.
    Dr Freddy Belliard (left), co-chairman of the event, and workshop presenter Dr Marian Fanica.

    Dr Marian Fanica during his hands-on course on post-endodontic treatment of teeth with large areas of destruction.
    Dr Marian Fanica during his hands-on course on post-endodontic treatment of teeth with large areas of destruction.

    Hands-on course attendees learned about Encore D/C (Centrix), a dual-curing core build-up composite.
    Hands-on course attendees learned about Encore D/C (Centrix), a dual-curing core build-up composite.

    Prof. Gianluca Gambarini presented a workshop on the newest developments in the design, motion and clinical application of instruments, aimed at improving the efficacy and safety of root canal preparation, offering a cost-effective approach to NiTi rotary instrumentation.
    Prof. Gianluca Gambarini presented a workshop on the newest developments in the design, motion and clinical application of instruments, aimed at improving the efficacy and safety of root canal preparation, offering a cost-effective approach to NiTi rotary instrumentation.

    Hands-on courses captured the attention of attendees and brought new procedural possibilities to the forefront.
    Hands-on courses captured the attention of attendees and brought new procedural possibilities to the forefront.

    The most current issue of roots magazine, including a ROOTS SUMMIT special highlighting the programme, lecture abstracts, speaker bios and interviews, was available to attendees at the event.
    The most current issue of roots magazine, including a ROOTS SUMMIT special highlighting the programme, lecture abstracts, speaker bios and interviews, was available to attendees at the event.

    From left: ROOTS SUMMIT speakers Dr Ruth Pérez-Alfayate and Dr Rajiv Patel.
    From left: ROOTS SUMMIT speakers Dr Ruth Pérez-Alfayate and Dr Rajiv Patel.

    Dr David E. Jaramillo, scientific chairman, and Dr Freddy Belliard and Stephen Jones, co-chairmen at the opening ceremony on Friday morning.
    Dr David E. Jaramillo, scientific chairman, and Dr Freddy Belliard and Stephen Jones, co-chairmen at the opening ceremony on Friday morning.

    ROOTS SUMMIT 2024 Scientific Chairman Dr David E. Jaramillo opened the event.
    ROOTS SUMMIT 2024 Scientific Chairman Dr David E. Jaramillo opened the event.

    Prof. Matthias Zehnder was the first speaker and presented on “Irrigation and disinfection of the root canal”.
    Prof. Matthias Zehnder was the first speaker and presented on “Irrigation and disinfection of the root canal”.

    Steve Jones and Dr Freddy Belliard.
    Steve Jones and Dr Freddy Belliard.

    From left: Steve Jones, Dr David E. Jaramillo and Dr Freddy Belliard.
    From left: Steve Jones, Dr David E. Jaramillo and Dr Freddy Belliard.

    From left: Steve Jones, Dr Ruth Pérez-Alfayate, Dr David E. Jaramillo and Dr Freddy Belliard.
    From left: Steve Jones, Dr Ruth Pérez-Alfayate, Dr David E. Jaramillo and Dr Freddy Belliard.

    From left: Dr David E. Jaramillo, Dr Freddy Belliard, Prof. Matthias Zehnder and Steve Jones.
    From left: Dr David E. Jaramillo, Dr Freddy Belliard, Prof. Matthias Zehnder and Steve Jones.

    From left: Dr David E. Jaramillo, ROOTS SUMMIT speaker Dr Josiane Almeida, Dr Freddy Belliard and Steve Jones.
    From left: Dr David E. Jaramillo, ROOTS SUMMIT speaker Dr Josiane Almeida, Dr Freddy Belliard and Steve Jones.

    EdgeEndo offers endodontic files, points, obturators and verifiers.
    EdgeEndo offers endodontic files, points, obturators and verifiers.

    Attendees in conversation at the COLTENE booth.
    Attendees in conversation at the COLTENE booth.

    ROOTS SUMMIT attendee trying out the cordless endo motor CanalPro X-Move from COLTENE.
    ROOTS SUMMIT attendee trying out the cordless endo motor CanalPro X-Move from COLTENE.

    Centrix booth at ROOTS SUMMIT 2024.
    Centrix booth at ROOTS SUMMIT 2024.

    Attendee trying out a surgical magnification device from Zumax Medical.
    Attendee trying out a surgical magnification device from Zumax Medical.

    ROOTS SUMMIT attendee getting more information on a surgical loupe from Zumax Medical.
    ROOTS SUMMIT attendee getting more information on a surgical loupe from Zumax Medical.

    The XP-endo Rise Shaper from FKG Dentaire has a redesigned tip that increases predictability and control.
    The XP-endo Rise Shaper from FKG Dentaire has a redesigned tip that increases predictability and control.

    Dr Ruth Pérez-Alfayate during her presentation on complex diagnosis in endodontics.
    Dr Ruth Pérez-Alfayate during her presentation on complex diagnosis in endodontics.

    Dr Rajiv Patel giving a presentation on dental trauma.
    Dr Rajiv Patel giving a presentation on dental trauma.

    Dr Rajiv Patel.
    Dr Rajiv Patel.

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    ROOTS SUMMIT 2024_55

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    ROOTS SUMMIT 2024_56

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    ROOTS SUMMIT 2024_57

    Prof. Aviad Tamse discussing vertical root fractures in endodontically treated teeth.
    Prof. Aviad Tamse discussing vertical root fractures in endodontically treated teeth.

    Prof. Laura Ceballos presenting her lecture, titled
    Prof. Laura Ceballos presenting her lecture, titled "Restoration of endodontically treated teeth: Increasing predictability and reducing limits”.

    In addition to the scientific lectures, ROOTS SUMMIT 2024 featured a poster presentation.
    In addition to the scientific lectures, ROOTS SUMMIT 2024 featured a poster presentation.

    ROOTS SUMMIT attendee trying out a dental surgical microscope from Seiler.
    ROOTS SUMMIT attendee trying out a dental surgical microscope from Seiler.

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    ROOTS Summit 2024_62

    Dr Josiane Almeida is a researcher and lecturer in the Department of Endodontics at the University of Southern Santa Catarina and Federal University of Santa Catarina in Brazil.
    Dr Josiane Almeida is a researcher and lecturer in the Department of Endodontics at the University of Southern Santa Catarina and Federal University of Santa Catarina in Brazil.

    Attendees mingling with industry experts.
    Attendees mingling with industry experts.

    Aesthetic outcome of single tooth replacement in the aesthetic zone was the topic Dr Juan Mesquida's presentation.
    Aesthetic outcome of single tooth replacement in the aesthetic zone was the topic Dr Juan Mesquida's presentation.

    Dr Mitsuhiro Tsukiboshi believes that the success of autotransplantation of teeth depends on indication and technique.
    Dr Mitsuhiro Tsukiboshi believes that the success of autotransplantation of teeth depends on indication and technique.

    Member case presentations.
    Member case presentations.

    Member case presentations.
    Member case presentations.

    As social engagement plays a crucial role in the ROOTS SUMMIT community, the organisers planned a seaside event on Saturday evening at the Ark restaurant, one of the highest-rated locales in Greece for six years running.
    As social engagement plays a crucial role in the ROOTS SUMMIT community, the organisers planned a seaside event on Saturday evening at the Ark restaurant, one of the highest-rated locales in Greece for six years running.

    Attendees were treated to an open bar with classic cocktails and inventive Greek cuisine throughout the evening.
    Attendees were treated to an open bar with classic cocktails and inventive Greek cuisine throughout the evening.

    The get-together offered attendees the opportunity to relax and interact.
    The get-together offered attendees the opportunity to relax and interact.

    The organisers of ROOTS SUMMIT with team members of Dental Tribune International, co-organiser of the event.
    The organisers of ROOTS SUMMIT with team members of Dental Tribune International, co-organiser of the event.

    Dr Spyros Floratos held a lecture on the rationale for the management of complex, borderline cases in endodontics.
    Dr Spyros Floratos held a lecture on the rationale for the management of complex, borderline cases in endodontics.

    Dr Ali Vahdati giving a lecture on the management of challenges and mishaps associated with radiographic examination and interpretation in endodontics.
    Dr Ali Vahdati giving a lecture on the management of challenges and mishaps associated with radiographic examination and interpretation in endodontics.

    Dr Antonis Chaniotis during his lecture, titled
    Dr Antonis Chaniotis during his lecture, titled "Root canal blockage management: Ledges, bricks and broken tips”.

    Participants are happy to be at this year’s meeting and reconnect with fellow dentists. (All images: Dental Tribune International)
    ROOTS SUMMIT 2024 was being held from 9 to 12 May at the Eugenides Foundation in Athens.
    Thanks to all the speakers and attendees for making ROOTS SUMMIT 2024 such a special event.
    ROOTS SUMMIT commenced with a series of hands-on courses on Thursday, providing dental professionals with an opportunity to refine their techniques and delve into the latest advancements in endodontic care. Pictured from left: Dr Freddy Belliard, co-chairman of the event, and workshop presenter Dr Hugo Sousa Dias.
    Dr Hugo Sousa Dias led a hands-on course focused on managing narrow and curved canals, including S-shaped ones, using the martensitic file system to ensure safe and effective outcomes.
    Dr Freddy Belliard (left), co-chairman of the event, and workshop presenter Dr Marian Fanica.
    Dr Marian Fanica during his hands-on course on post-endodontic treatment of teeth with large areas of destruction.
    Hands-on course attendees learned about Encore D/C (Centrix), a dual-curing core build-up composite.
    Prof. Gianluca Gambarini presented a workshop on the newest developments in the design, motion and clinical application of instruments, aimed at improving the efficacy and safety of root canal preparation, offering a cost-effective approach to NiTi rotary instrumentation.
    Hands-on courses captured the attention of attendees and brought new procedural possibilities to the forefront.
    The most current issue of roots magazine, including a ROOTS SUMMIT special highlighting the programme, lecture abstracts, speaker bios and interviews, was available to attendees at the event.
    From left: ROOTS SUMMIT speakers Dr Ruth Pérez-Alfayate and Dr Rajiv Patel.
    Dr David E. Jaramillo, scientific chairman, and Dr Freddy Belliard and Stephen Jones, co-chairmen at the opening ceremony on Friday morning.
    ROOTS SUMMIT 2024 Scientific Chairman Dr David E. Jaramillo opened the event.
    Prof. Matthias Zehnder was the first speaker and presented on “Irrigation and disinfection of the root canal”.
    Steve Jones and Dr Freddy Belliard.
    From left: Steve Jones, Dr David E. Jaramillo and Dr Freddy Belliard.
    From left: Steve Jones, Dr Ruth Pérez-Alfayate, Dr David E. Jaramillo and Dr Freddy Belliard.
    From left: Dr David E. Jaramillo, Dr Freddy Belliard, Prof. Matthias Zehnder and Steve Jones.
    From left: Dr David E. Jaramillo, ROOTS SUMMIT speaker Dr Josiane Almeida, Dr Freddy Belliard and Steve Jones.
    EdgeEndo offers endodontic files, points, obturators and verifiers.
    Attendees in conversation at the COLTENE booth.
    ROOTS SUMMIT attendee trying out the cordless endo motor CanalPro X-Move from COLTENE.
    Centrix booth at ROOTS SUMMIT 2024.
    Attendee trying out a surgical magnification device from Zumax Medical.
    ROOTS SUMMIT attendee getting more information on a surgical loupe from Zumax Medical.
    The XP-endo Rise Shaper from FKG Dentaire has a redesigned tip that increases predictability and control.
    Dr Ruth Pérez-Alfayate during her presentation on complex diagnosis in endodontics.
    Dr Rajiv Patel giving a presentation on dental trauma.
    Dr Rajiv Patel.
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    ROOTS SUMMIT 2024_56
    ROOTS SUMMIT 2024_57
    Prof. Aviad Tamse discussing vertical root fractures in endodontically treated teeth.
    Prof. Laura Ceballos presenting her lecture, titled
    In addition to the scientific lectures, ROOTS SUMMIT 2024 featured a poster presentation.
    ROOTS SUMMIT attendee trying out a dental surgical microscope from Seiler.
    ROOTS Summit 2024_62
    Dr Josiane Almeida is a researcher and lecturer in the Department of Endodontics at the University of Southern Santa Catarina and Federal University of Santa Catarina in Brazil.
    Attendees mingling with industry experts.
    Aesthetic outcome of single tooth replacement in the aesthetic zone was the topic Dr Juan Mesquida's presentation.
    Dr Mitsuhiro Tsukiboshi believes that the success of autotransplantation of teeth depends on indication and technique.
    Member case presentations.
    Member case presentations.
    As social engagement plays a crucial role in the ROOTS SUMMIT community, the organisers planned a seaside event on Saturday evening at the Ark restaurant, one of the highest-rated locales in Greece for six years running.
    Attendees were treated to an open bar with classic cocktails and inventive Greek cuisine throughout the evening.
    The get-together offered attendees the opportunity to relax and interact.
    The organisers of ROOTS SUMMIT with team members of Dental Tribune International, co-organiser of the event.
    Dr Spyros Floratos held a lecture on the rationale for the management of complex, borderline cases in endodontics.
    Dr Ali Vahdati giving a lecture on the management of challenges and mishaps associated with radiographic examination and interpretation in endodontics.
    Dr Antonis Chaniotis during his lecture, titled

The Saturday evening provided an opportunity for ROOTS SUMMIT attendees to mingle at the Ark restaurant, perched on the Aegean Sea. Attendees were treated to classic cocktails and inventive Greek cuisine throughout the evening.

Commenting on the 25th anniversary of the event, co-chairman Steve Jones said: “Some of our attendees have been around for more than 20 years and keep coming back because they know exactly what they are going to get—great endodontic education!”

Scientific chairman Dr David E. Jaramillo commented that ROOTS SUMMIT is able to maintain a balance between the meeting’s clinical focus and social aspects. “Our attendees really enjoy the enthusiasm that everyone brings to the meeting, and that’s what I really love about our event,” he shared.

ROOTS SUMMIT attendee Dr Hetal N. Buch, who travelled to Athens from India, emphasised: “ROOTS has a really special place in my heart because I have grown my practice from it. The first meeting I attended was in 2010. All these years, ROOTS SUMMIT has given us inspiration to grow our clinical practice, because all the tricks and tips that we get are excellent.”

The dates and venue for the next ROOTS SUMMIT will be announced later this year. More information on the congress can be found at www.roots-summit.com.

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