News & Events

The latest news from the EFP as well as details of its forthcoming events and those of its affiliated national societies of periodontology.

Perio Master Clinic 2026

The EFP International Perio Master Clinic is the premier forum for the promotion of clinical excellence in emerging and important clinical challenges in our specialty.

Education

The EFP's work in education includes a set of curricular guidelines for undergraduate dental education, a three-year accredited programme for postgraduate education in periodontology, and some continuing education tools for reference and consultation of dental professionals all along their careers. Besides, this area is the home of the 'EFP Alumni' section.

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New white paper calls for oral health to be integrated into general healthcare

A new white paper from the EFP and the European Association of Dental Public Health (EADPH) calls for closer collaboration between dental, medical, public-health and social-care professionals.

Oral health and systemic health...

New white paper calls for oral health to be integrated into general healthcare

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New EFP clinical practice guideline addresses management of acute periodontal conditions

The EFP has published a new guideline offering clinicians a structured approach to the diagnosis and management of acute periodontal conditions, where timely treatment is crucial to control pain, infection and rapid tissue...

New EFP clinical practice guideline addresses management of acute periodontal conditions

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EFP postgraduate students come together in Barcelona

Postgraduate students and programme directors from EFP-accredited programmes in periodontology gathered in Barcelona, Spain, for the EFP Postgraduate Symposium, that took place from 3 to 6 September 2026.

Held every two years,...

EFP postgraduate students come together in Barcelona

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Tel Aviv University postgraduate programme receives EFP accreditation

The Postgraduate Periodontology Residency Programme at the Tel Aviv University’s Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine has received EFP accreditation, returning to the EFP’s international network of accredited postgraduate...