EFP Digital Innovation Award 2025: creative solutions for gum health

Meizi Eliezer and Stefan-Ioan Stratul from Timisoara, Romania, received the first prize for their outstanding project Perio Predict, a periodontal charting and diagnostic platform that streamlines how dental professionals assess and manage gum disease. It leverages voice recognition and image analysis, whilst allowing manual intervention to control input to automate periodontal charting, classify disease severity, and even predict treatment outcomes using advanced algorithms and evidence-based analysis.

From Taiwan, Pei-Hsuan Chiang and Po-Chun Tseng were awarded second prize for Perio Trust, an AI-powered platform designed to transform dentist-patient communication. The application uses validated domain knowledge and large language models (LLMs) to generate educational materials and personalised reports for each appointment. This approach leads to better understanding, trust, and treatment compliance and outcomes. The platform integrates with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, uses speech recognition and multilingual translation, and produces personalized output fine-tuned for each clinician.

Third prize went to Anca Laura Constantin from Bucharest, Romania, for Perioskoup, an innovative digital tool that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to support both patients and clinicians in managing oral health. Designed to strengthen the patient–clinician relationship, it provides personalised at-home assistance based on each individual’s treatment plan, medical history, and specific oral health needs. Patients gain a sense of control and trust by having 24/7 access to tailored guidance, making them more likely to follow oral hygiene instructions correctly. For clinicians, Perioskoup saves chairside time, improves efficiency, and enables personalised care even for non-periodontal specialists.