The extensive list of EFP publications includes the sector-leading Journal of Clinical Periodontology, the research summary JCP Digest, the Perio Talks podcasts, and a range of articles that offer expert views on periodontal science and clinical practice.
Featured
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Categories:JCP Digest, Treatment, Article
What is the longevity and effectiveness of cross-arch bridges in patients with stage III/IV periodontitis?
A 35-year retrospective analysis evaluates the long-term outcomes of cross-arch stabilizing bridges in patients with stage III and stage IV periodontitis.
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Category:Article
Looking back on how the EFP and its communications have evolved
Joanna Kamma, who recently stood down as editor of the EFP’s publications after more than 20 years of service, reflects on the evolution of the federation and the impact of its communications.
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Categories:Clinical & Translational Research, EuroPerio, Treatment, Article
How AI can benefit periodontology and implant dentistry
Artificial Intelligence is already playing a big role in dentistry and there is much more to come. William Giannobile highlights how clinical practice and research in periodontology and implant dentistry will be impacted.
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What are the limits for non-surgical peri-implantitis therapy?
Peri-implantitis is a growing global problem. Speakers at an interactive session at EuroPerio11 discuss non-surgical treatment procedures using sub-marginal instrumentation techniques, systemic antibiotics, and chemical decontaminants.
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Categories:JCP Digest, Treatment
How effective is systemic azithromycin as adjunct to non-surgical subgingival instrumentation?
A randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluates the clinical, microbial, and cytokine changes over 12 months following delivery of systemic azithromycin, adjunctive to non-surgical instrumentation, in stage III/IV, grade C periodontitis.
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How can periodontal treatment best be personalized?
A joint session by the EFP and the International Academy of Periodontology (IAP) at EuroPerio11 will consider how periodontal treatment can be personalized in anti-microbial therapy, anti-inflammatory therapy, and secondary prevention.
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Special publications
Perio classification
The current classification is based on the findings of the World Perio Workshop (2017) which updated the classification of all periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions. The EFP has published a series of resources to help oral-health professionals understand and implement the classification.
Clinical guidelines
The EFP has produced a set of S3-level clinical-practice guidelines to provide oral-healthcare professionals with precise therapeutic pathways based on individual patient diagnoses and recommend specific interventions to get the best possible results for patients with periodontitis and peri-implant diseases.
White papers
The EFP has commissioned two "white papers" from the Economist Intelligence Unit and Economist Impact on the socioeconomic impact of periodontitis and on addressing inequalities in oral health.
View Time to take gum disease seriously
View The burden of caries and periodontitis
Perio Focus green paper
The impact of the global burden of periodontal diseases on health, nutrition and wellbeing of mankind: a call for global action.
Responsible periodontology
The EFP is committed to a vision of responsible and sustainable periodontology. It has published a Sustainability Manifesto and a set of Sustainability Actions.
Campaigns
The EFP, in collaboration with its partners, has made a series of campaigns on issues related to oral health including the relationship between periodontal disease and caries, diabetes, heart disease, and pregnancy complications, as well as an outreach campaign with family doctors and a health-education campaign about lifestyle choices that affect oral health.
EFP partners
Oral Health Partners:
International & European Association Awards
2021 Winner - European Association of the year
