The extensive list of EFP publications includes the sector-leading Journal of Clinical Periodontology (JCP), the research summary JCP Digest, the Perio Talks podcasts, and a range of articles that offer expert views on periodontal science and clinical practice.
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Residual pockets and furcation involvement may predict tooth loss during supportive periodontal care
18 September 2026
A retrospective cohort study suggests that residual pockets and furcation involvement may predict tooth loss during long-term (more than 30 years) supportive periodontal care. The latest issue of JCP Digest summarizes the research.
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Gingival and periodontal diseases in children and adolescents—key messages from workshop’s consensus report
14 September 2026
Introducing a series of articles about the new consensus report on gingival and periodontal diseases in children and adolescents, David Herrera explains the aims, challenges, and conclusions of the workshop that drew up the report.
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How should we treat gingival and periodontal diseases and conditions in under-18s with underlying systemic diseases and conditions?
14 September 2026
Continuing the series of articles about the new consensus report of periodontal and gingival conditions in children and adolescents, Iain Chapple focuses on the complex range of conditions in those with underlying systemic diseases and conditions.
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What needs to be considered in treating gingival diseases and conditions in systemically healthy children and adolescents
18 September 2026
In the third of four articles about periodontal and gingival diseases in the under-18s, Mariano Sanz explains the EFP focused workshop's findings on gingival diseases and conditions in healthy children and adolescents.
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What do clinicians need to know in treating periodontitis and periodontal conditions in systemically healthy children and adolescents?
18 September 2026
In the final article about periodontal and gingival conditions in children and adolescents, Sotiria Gizani of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry discusses the challenges of treating periodontitis and periodontal conditions.
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Categories:Clinical & Translational Research, Education & Career, Article
How translational research at UIC Barcelona is shaping the future of periodontology
04 September 2026
The first article in a series about the research work carried out at the EFP-accredited postgraduate programmes of periodontology focuses on the translational research of the International University of Catalonia (UIC) in Barcelona, Spain.
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.
Perio Workshop
The outcomes of each European Workshop on Periodontology are published as special open-access monographic supplements in the JCP, providing authoritative guidance on the science behind gum health and gum disease.
You can read the Education on periodontology consensus report and also take a look at our latest consensus report: Gingival and Periodontal Diseases and Conditions in Children and Adolescents
Policy 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. In 2026, a new reportby the Economist Enterprise was published.
Get to know the issues in depth by reading these white papers, reports and other policy papers produced by the EFP:
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.
EFP national societies special reports
Find reports produced by EFP member national societies in various languages, covering key topics and insights relevant to oral health, periodontology, and implant dentistry.
Partners’ campaigns and newsletters
The EFP, in collaboration with its partners, develops campaigns on key oral health issues. Each year, it also publishes a dedicated newsletter featuring articles on different relevant topics from both the federation and its partners.
Periodontology in the media
Read articles published by various media outlets covering periodontology, oral health, and related topics. This section highlights external coverage and expert insights from across the media.
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