Participants are happy to be at this year’s meeting and reconnect with fellow dentists. (All images: Dental Tribune International)
ROOTS SUMMIT 2024 is 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, is 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 opening 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.
Prof. Aviad Tamse discussing vertical root fractures in endodontically treated teeth.
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 features a poster presentation.
ROOTS SUMMIT attendee trying out a dental surgical microscope from Seiler.
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 in his 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 "Root canal blockage management: Ledges, bricks and broken tips”.