Perio & Caries - European Federation of Periodontology

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Perio & Caries overview

Perio & Caries builds on the outcomes of Perio Workshop 2016, devoted to “The boundaries between dental caries and periodontal disease”, jointly organised by the EFP with ORCA (European Organisation for Caries Research) in November 2016 and sponsored by Colgate.

Dental caries and periodontal diseases share common factors, although they follow different trajectories. The ‘Perio & Caries’ campaign highlights the similarities – and the distinct characteristics – of each disease and provides clear messages on prevention and treatment.

The EFP thanks Colgate for its unrestricted grant, that has made possible the Perio & Caries campaign possible.

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Scientific report

During Perio Workshop 2016, 75 leading global cariologists and periodontists from ORCA and EFP reviewed, for the first time, all available evidence on common links between these preventable oral conditions. Special emphasis was placed on associated causes, risk factors and prevention that may influence both periodontal diseases and caries. The conclusions of Perio Workshop 2016 are publicly available in a special open-access supplement of the EFP’s Journal of Clinical Periodontology.

Caries and periodontal diseases share common genetic, aetiological and environmental factors, although they follow different trajectories. As a result, they have always been considered as separate entities, however no longer. The project ‘Perio & Caries’ came about to disseminate these identified similarities - and the distinct characteristics of each entity - and to recommend clear preventive measures for individuals and the population at large.

The consensus reports produced by the four working groups at Perio Workshop 2016 examined the role of microbial biofilms; the interaction of lifestyle, behaviour and systemic diseases; prevention and control; and age-related effects, all in relation to dental caries and periodontal diseases.

The boundaries between caries and gum disease