Romanian perio society conference focuses on periodontal medicine
The Romanian Society of Periodontology held a conference on periodontal medicine on October 4, with main speakers from across the country and presentations from young doctors from the specialised periodontal programme at the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest.
Periodontology gains recognition as speciality in Azerbaijan
The government of the Azerbaijan Republic has given official recognition of periodontology as a speciality, after campaigning by the Azerbaijani Society of Periodontology.
German perio society annual meeting focuses on aesthetics
Almost 900 periodontists and other dental professionals attended the annual meeting of the German Society of Periodontology (DG PARO), held in Darmstadt from September 19 to 21.
Prof Fotis Mitsis, founder of Hellenic Society of Periodontology, passes away
The EFP was sad to hear the news that Professor Emeritus Fotis Mitsis passed away at home on July 25 at the age of 92.
Gum Health Day 2019: Portugal – street action in three cities
Members of the Portuguese Society of Periodontology and Implantology (SPPI) took to the streets to spread the message of “Gengivas saudáveis, sorriso bonito” (healthy gums, beautiful smile) for Gum Health Day 2019.
Gum Health Day 2019: Morocco – awareness campaign and video
The Moroccan Society of Periodontology and Implantology (SMPI) held an awareness and screening campaign, targeted at young patients, at Casablanca University Hospital as part of its Gum Health 2019 activities.
Gum Health Day 2019: Argentina – stands at universities and self-testing
The Argentine Society of Periodontology (SAP) celebrated Gum Health Day 2019 by running a “Por una sonrisa saludable” [For a healthy smile] campaign and inviting people to visit its website for more information and to carry out periodontal-health self-testing.
