JCP’s new impact factor highlights the strength of EFP scientific publishing

JCP’s new impact factor highlights the strength of EFP scientific publishing

The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) is pleased to announce that the Journal of Clinical Periodontology(JCP), the official scientific journal of the EFP, has achieved a 2025 Impact Factor (IF) of 8.3, up from 6.8 the previous year. The journal also improved its five-year impact factor from 8.2 to 9.0 and moved up to third place among 165 journals in the category: Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine.

The new figures coincide with another positive development for EFP members. Earlier this month, online access to Periodontology 2000 – the highest-ranked journal in the category Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine, with an IF of 17.8 – was added to the package of Wiley publications available through the EFP website, further strengthening the federation’s educational offering.

Commenting on the results, Professor Nikolaos Donos, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Clinical Periodontology, and chair of the EFP education committee, said: "These results reflect the dedication of our authors, reviewers, associate editors, and editorial team, as well as the trust that the periodontal and oral-health community places in the journal. The continued growth of JCP demonstrates the relevance of high-quality clinical and translational research in advancing patient care and supporting evidence-based practice worldwide."

Professor Anton Sculean, EFP secretary general and editor-in-chief of Periodontology 2000, added: "Periodontology 2000 was created to provide authoritative reviews that help clinicians and researchers understand emerging concepts and developments in our field. Its strong impact factor reflects the quality of the contributions it attracts. I am particularly pleased that we have been able to provide EFP members with access to the journal as part of their membership benefits, helping bring this knowledge to an even wider audience."

Together, these developments highlight the strength of the scientific publications available to the periodontal community and the EFP's commitment to supporting education, research dissemination, and evidence-based oral healthcare.

The EFP would like to thank Professor Panos Papapanou for his dedication and valuable contributions as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Clinical Periodontology until March 2026.