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.

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01 January 1970

Categories: Classification & Guidelines, Article

EFP president Moritz Kebschull assesses the impact of the federation’s work

24 March 2025

As his year as EFP president ends, Moritz Kebschull reflects on global challenges in oral health, how the EFP is responding to them, and on the importance of its clinical practice guidelines and work with its member societies and other organizations.
Categories: EuroPerio, Treatment, Article

What are the choices for clinicians when moving to Step 3 of periodontal therapy?

19 March 2025

Looking ahead to a debate at EuroPerio11 on controversial issues in non-surgical periodontal therapy, the participants consider the effectiveness of effectiveness of re-instrumentation versus laser or photodynamic therapy as Step 3 of treatment.
Categories: EuroPerio, Article

EuroPerio11 - the return to Vienna

03 March 2025

EuroPerio has been held in Vienna before – EuroPerio7 in 2012. EuroPerio11 chair Anton Sculean and scientific chair Lior Shapira describe how EuroPerio has evolved between the two Vienna congresses.
Categories: Clinical & Translational Research, EuroPerio, Article

Bottoms Up! How can gut microbiome research benefit periodontitis patients?

11 February 2025

A symposium at EuroPerio11 will discuss the latest research on the links between the oral and gut microbiomes, including new insights into how changes in host-microbiome interactions in one environment reflect concomitant changes in the other.
Categories: JCP Digest, Article

What are the 10-year outcomes of dental implants in narrow alveolar ridges?

31 January 2025

Ten-year outcomes of implants placed in ridges with limited bucco-oral width without bone augmentation showed a 100% survival rate, suggesting meticulous surgical implant placement in narrow ridges without augmentation is a viable treatment option.
Categories: EuroPerio, Treatment, Article

Two new films will help put patients centre stage at EuroPerio11

31 January 2025

EuroPerio11 includes a symposium featuring the premieres of two EFP-backed films on the experience of periodontal and implant treatment. The symposium organisers highlight the importance of increased patient involvement in periodontal care.
Categories: EuroPerio, Article

Eleven highlights of the eleventh EuroPerio

29 January 2025

The scientific programme of EuroPerio 11 addresses pivotal topics in periodontology and implant dentistry, blending cutting-edge research with practical applications. Scientific chair Lior Shapira highlights 11 sessions at EuroPerio11.
Categories: EuroPerio, Article

Innovation, excellence, and collaboration - the three keys to EuroPerio11

20 January 2025

EuroPerio11 chair Anton Sculean, scientific chair Lior Shapira, and treasurer Elena Figuero outline their vision for the congress that takes place in Vienna in May, highlighting a programme that combines innovation, excellence, and collaboration.
Categories: Responsible Periodontology, Article

Green Dentistry: Addressing global challenges and promoting prevention

07 January 2025

As we move towards a more sustainable future, the oral-healthcare community must prioritise preventive care and embrace innovative technologies, writes Christoph Ramseier, who also addresses the wider economic and social implications of these...