Welcome from the president

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) is dedicated to advancing periodontal health through scientific excellence, education, and advocacy. As we continue to grow as a leading voice in periodontology, our efforts are focused on expanding our global impact, fostering collaboration, and promoting evidence-based periodontal care.

As EFP President, my priority is to strengthen the federation’s reach and influence. This includes improving communication with members and stakeholders, promoting periodontal health education, strengthening partnerships and embedding sustainability into our practices. Attracting a younger generation of leaders, enhancing governance and operations, and diversifying revenue streams are also key to ensuring long-term financial stability. Ultimately, my goal is to reinforce the EFP’s leadership in promoting “Better oral health for all” across Europe and worldwide.

Our Vision 2030 strategic plan aims to transform the EFP into a stronger, more influential, and sustainable organisation. This involves a multi-pronged approach focusing on scientific excellence, enhance and innovate periodontal education, strengthen policy influence and raise public awareness, and strengthen internal capabilities and governance. All these elements are connected and essential to achieving better oral health for all.

The EFP also plays a pivotal role in advancing periodontal science, education, and patient care at both European and global levels. We translate research into evidence-based clinical guidelines, offer high- quality educational initiatives like EuroPerio and Perio Master Clinics, and engage in strategic advocacy to influence health policies. EuroPerio11 will be a milestone in implementing Vision 2030, showcasing the latest scientific breakthroughs, delivering cutting-edge education, fostering collaboration, and raising public awareness of periodontal health.

The future presents challenges, including maintaining strong engagement across our diverse member societies, influencing policy in a complex healthcare landscape, and securing the full recognition of periodontology as a dental specialty. To meet these challenges, we will focus on strategic financial planning, targeted communication, and strong collaborations with national societies and stakeholders. The EFP is also committed to integrating sustainability and digital innovation across all its operations.

As I begin my presidency, I want to express my deep appreciation to our national societies and associated and international members for their support and collaboration. I also extend my gratitude to my predecessors—Moritz Kebschull, Darko Bozic, Andreas Stavropoulos, and those before them—for their dedication, efforts and contributions.

I am committed to building on the EFP’s strong foundation, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. I encourage everyone to actively engage with our initiatives, leverage the EFP’s expertise, and connect with broader audiences. Let’s shape the future of periodontal health—together.

Spyros Vassilopoulos
President of the EFP