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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EFP and ESC join forces to explore links between periodontitis and cardiovascular health

The EFP and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) held a joint session for the first time at the ESC Congress, which took place this year in Munich, Germany from 28 to 31 August.

The joint session “Does the mouth matter to the...

EFP and ESC join forces to explore links between periodontitis and cardiovascular health

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Gum Health Day 2026: national societies in action

From public screenings and educational campaigns to creative student projects and social media initiatives, EFP national societies embraced Gum Health Day 2026 with enthusiasm and imagination. Working with universities, students,...

Bus stop with Gum Health Day poster in Greece

Gum Health Day 2026: national societies in action

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Porto programme joins network of EFP-accredited postgraduate programmes

The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) has recognized the Specialization in Periodontology and Oral Implants at the Faculty of Dental Medicine of the University of Porto (FMDUP), Portugal, as an EFP-accredited...

Porto programme joins network of EFP-accredited postgraduate programmes

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Addressing periodontal diseases in children and adolescents: new consensus published

A new expert consensus report on gingival and periodontal diseases in children and adolescents was simultaneously published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology (1) and in European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry (2) in...