# German dental industry and professional developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-dental-industry-and-professional-developments > Updated: 2026-10-26T12:20:59.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Recent developments in the German dental sector have focused on professional training, industry trade fairs, and patient advisory services. In mid-October, industry events emphasized health literacy and preventive care, including a training session by the Deutsche Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Jugendzahnpflege (DAJ) aimed at improving dental health competence in youth. Concurrently, the FACHDENTAL Stuttgart trade fair saw a 14 percent increase in attendance, with many professionals expressing intent to invest in new technologies. By late October, professional associations released a joint report from the BZÄK and KZBV regarding dental patient advisory services. The report, titled ‘Guiding seekers of advice through the system,’ analyzed data from 30 advisory centers to address how patients navigate the healthcare system and to reduce unnecessary referral loops. Additionally, the 67th Bavarian Dental Convention in Munich brought together over 1,000 professionals to discuss prosthetics and health economics. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: German dental associations report on patient advisory services and professional exchange German dental organizations released a report on the effectiveness of patient advisory services, while the 67th Bavarian Dental Convention convened in Munich to discuss prosthetics and health economics. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-dental-associations-report-on-patient-advisory-services-and-professional-exchange ### 2026-10-19: Dental industry events in Germany focus on professional training Dental industry events in Germany, including the DAJ training in Bad Hersfeld and the FACHDENTAL Stuttgart trade fair, highlight a growing focus on professional education and health literacy. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dental-industry-events-in-germany-focus-on-professional-training --- Cite as: German dental industry and professional developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/german-dental-industry-and-professional-developments