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10 SCIENCE & PRACTICE Dental Tribune Asia Pacific Edition | 6/2017 Promoting early diagnosis A novel saliva test allows dentists to measure crucial oral health parameters in a matter of minutes By DTI KYOTO, Japan: With the launch of its novel sali- va-testing device, SPOTCHEM ST ST-4910, Japanese company ARKRAY has introduced a system that meas- ures multiple pa- rameters associ- ated with oral health within 5 minutes. The measuring instrument is complemented by a testing kit, ST Check, and is to be distributed internationally, Aiko Hitomi from the Scien marketing team told Dental Tribune. Using a small sample of saliva, the device screens parameters such as cariogenic bacteria, sali- vary acidity, buffer capacity, leu- kocyte count, traces of blood, pro- tein status and ammonia values applying the dual-wavelength reflectance method, Hitomi ex- plained. The patient’s individual results are visualised in an easy-to-analyse chart that is printed about 5 minutes after the saliva has been applied to the test strip. Through analysis of the indi- vidual parameters, dental profes- sionals may be able to recognise early warning signs of conditions such as caries or periodontal dis- ease, according to the company. For example, studies have shown that gingival inflammation in- creases leucocytes in the saliva. Therefore, a high leucocyte count may be an indicator of gingivitis even though the patient is not ex- periencing obvious symptoms of the condition yet. a g r e a t deal of interest in the market. Having promoted it at several dental exhibitions, the company has received posi- tive feedback from regional and foreign dentists, hopefully indica- tive of the device’s successful dis- tribution worldwide, Hitomi said. Although there are some competitors in the field, he em- phasised that the company’s sys- tem is unique in that it can as- sess seven items at once—more than any other saliva test on the market. Aimed at professional use, the technology is targeted at dentists and dental hygienists, and it is to be used for reference, but not for stand-alone diag- nostic purposes, according to Hitomi. Since saliva screening with devices such as the SPOTCHEM ST ST-4910 system has not been standardised yet, there is no com- patibility between the ARKRAY kit and saliva test systems from other companies, Hitomi said. Currently, the device is available in Europe and selected Asian countries. ROOTS SUMMIT 2018: Registration open Since its launch, the palm- sized device has already attracted More information can be found at www.arkraydental.com. By DTI BERLIN, Germany: Online registra- tion for the next ROOTS SUMMIT, the premier global discussion forum dedicated to endodontic dentistry, is now open. The event, featuring lectures and workshops, will be held at the European School of Management and Technology (ESMT) in Berlin from 28 June to 1 July 2018. Approximately 500 vis- itors are expected at next year’s ROOTS SUMMIT, which is again being organised in collaboration with Dental Tribune International. Although the 2018 ROOTS SUMMIT will mainly feature presentations on the latest techniques and tech- nologies in endodontics, the organ- isers are inviting dental profession- als in all fields, as well as manufac- turers in the industry, suppliers of endodontic products and anyone involved in the practice of endo- dontic treatment, to attend. It has been announced that fore- most opinion leaders, including Drs Frederic Barnett, Gergely Benyőcs and Elisabetta Cotti, will be speaking at the conference next year. There will also be the opportunity to par- ticipate in hands-on workshops, speak to industry professionals on- site and engage with new equip- ment, procedures and protocols in endodontic dentistry. A number of dental companies specialising in en- dodontics, including META BIOMED ROOTS SUMMIT evolved into one of the most prominent global learning forums in the dental industry. Previous conferences have been held in Canada, the US, Mexico, Spain, the Netherlands, Brazil and India. The 2016 ROOTS SUMMIT took place in the UAE and was one of the most impor- tant events in endodontics, draw- ing over 300 dental professionals to Dubai. An early bird discount of 20 per cent is being offered and dental students too will be granted a 20 per cent discount. Additional information and on- line registration can be found at www.roots-summit.com. and FKG Dentaire, have already confirmed their participation. The ROOTS SUMMIT, which started as a mailing list of a large group of endodontic enthusiasts in the 1990s, has grown signifi- cantly over the last few years. With currently more than 24,000 mem- bers from over 100 countries, the