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.

Upcoming events from EFP's member societies

Learn in advance about the conferences and meetings being organised by the EFP's national member societies in the weeks and months ahead.

Perio Master Clinic 2026 Baku

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.

All publications

01 January 1970

Categories: Public health & Prevention, Systemic health, Article

The association between periodontitis and erectile dysfunction—how can periodontists help improve men’s health?

19 November 2025

There is solid evidence of an association between periodontitis and erectile dysfunction and some studies have shown that periodontal treatment can improve erectile functioning. James Deschner and Lisa Hezel evaluate the evidence.
Categories: Public health & Prevention, Systemic health, Article

Periodontitis and diabetes: a two-way street

14 November 2025

The two-way relationship between diabetes and periodontitis is well understood, but there is a still a need for greater collaboration between dental and medical professionals. Hatice Hasturk and Luigi Nibali explain the issues.
Categories: Public health & Prevention, Systemic health, Podcast

Beyond the smile: what diabetes and gum disease have in common

11 November 2025

In the latest Perio Talks podcast, Hatice Hasturk and Luigi Nibali explain the associations between gum disease and diabetes and the actions that need to be taken in terms of prevention, treatment, and management.
Categories: Clinical & Translational Research, JCP Digest, Article

Which emergence profile is best for implant-supported crowns in the aesthetic zone?

07 November 2025

The November issue of JCP Digest summarized a three-year clinical trial that assessed implant-supported restorations with different emergence profiles to determine whether aesthetic and clinical results deteriorate or remain stable over time.
Categories: Public health & Prevention, Systemic health, Article

How periodontal diseases affect women’s health at different stages of life

27 October 2025

Periodontitis impacts women's health, especially at times of hormonal changes such as puberty, pregnancy, and the menopause. There is also an association between periodontitis and breast cancer. James Deschner and Lisa Hezel examine the issues.
Categories: Public health & Prevention, Podcast

Oral health throughout life: childhood and adolescence

22 October 2025

In the first episode of season four of the Perio Talks podcast, sponsored by Dentaid, William Papaioannou and Júlia Sáez Valverde discuss the Oral Health Throughout Life campaign, focusing on childhood and adolescence.
Categories: JCP Digest, Article

Beyond the probe: measuring patient satisfaction in periodontal therapy

15 October 2025

The latest issue of JCP Digest summarizes a study of elderly patients with stage III or stage IV periodontitis and their oral health-related quality of life over 10 years of supportive periodontal therapy.
Categories: Partners, Article

Kenvue: Prevent and protect: the next periodontology generation is all about prevention!

08 October 2025

In this interview we talk to Dr. Soha Dattani BDS MSc(Hons) MRD RCS. She is the EMEA Scientific Engagement Director, Oral Care at Kenvue.
Categories: Partners, Article

Haleon: Putting their money where your mouth is

08 October 2025

In this interview we talk to Heather Pelier, Global Expert Lead Oral Health at Haleon.