01 December 2016 |  |  |  |  |  | Dental Tribune International Newsletter | | | |  TOP STORY Premier discussion forum for endodontics starts today in Dubai Today, the 2016 ROOTS SUMMIT kicked off at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Dubai. Over the next three days, more than 300 attendees will have the opportunity to join lectures held by distinguished experts. This morning, the chairmen of the conference welcomed attendees and highlighted the mission of the ROOTS SUMMIT in their opening speeches. | Read more | | |  NEWS Study finds link between love and healthy teeth A study from the University of Queensland (UQ) has suggested a link between a healthy love life and good teeth. The study built on previous research in adult attachment theory and found that being in a trusting and happy relationship is more likely to encourage regular dental check-ups. Financial factors, in contrast, played a surprisingly small role in oral health behaviours, the research showed. | Read more | | |  NEWS Dental symposium addresses growing fluoride concerns Although the oral health benefits of fluoride have been scientifically proven, an increasing number of people are concerned about the potential health dangers posed by the substance. At the Swedish Dental Association's Annual Dental Congress, experts discussed existing knowledge about fluoride intake, as well as the dental community's role in addressing patients' fears and providing accurate information about the topic. | Read more | | |  BUSINESS Straumann and maxon motor enter into partnership The Straumann Group and maxon motor have entered into a partnership that includes a joint venture company, maxon dental, located near Freiburg in Germany. The partnership will allow both companies to develop components for dental implants produced by ceramic injection moulding (CIM) instead of conventional cutting techniques. | Read more | | | | |  | Read the latest CAD/CAM magazine online The DTI continuing education magazines, such as CAD/CAM, represent the premium segment of the publisher's portfolio and offer a combination of clinical cases, scientific articles, interviews and product reports. The magazines present the most significant developments in the respective fields and are aimed at both specialists and general practitioners. All magazines are made available online via DTI's innovative e-paper tool. E-paper editions are exact digital copies of the DTI print publications. Readers can search and navigate through the e-paper, as well as download and print pages to read offline. In order to promote wide dissemination to our international readership, access to all e-papers is free. | Read the entire e-paper | | | |  | DENTAL TRIBUNE PARTNER GC Europe For over 25 years, GC has been recognised by both dentists and dental technicians alike as a provider of consistently high-quality products that are easy to handle, as well as being capable of delivering the highest service standards to its customers. | Company Profile | | | | | |
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