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: 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: Clinical & Translational Research, Podcast

JCP and the EFP-Jaccard Research Prize in Periodontology

27 January 2025

In this second episode of the special podcast series celebrating the Journal of Clinical Periodontology (JCP), James Deschner interviews Raluca Cosgarea and Christoph Ramseier, past winners of the Jaccard-EFP Research Prize in Periodontology.
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...
Categories: Public health & Prevention, Systemic health, Article

Innovations: Helping to improve oral health in pregnant women

16 December 2024

Zerina Hadžić, one of the three winners of the EFP’s Innovation Award for Digital Solutions for Gum Health 2024, describes her AI-supported app to provide pregnant women with tools to help them better manage their oral health.
Categories: Clinical & Translational Research, Podcast

JCP - how it all began

13 December 2024

In the first of six Perio Talks podcasts celebrating 50 years of the Journal of Clinical Periodontology (JCP), former editor-in-chief (1976-2004) Jan Lindhe speaks with Andreas Stravopoulos and Björn Klinge.
Categories: Treatment, Article

Innovations: the 3D Periodontist

09 December 2024

New digital tools are aiding the periodontist's work and potentially revolutionising dentistry, enhancing the predictability of treatments and improving patient outcomes. Dániel Palkovics, one of the three winners of the EFP’s Innovation Award for...
Categories: JCP Digest, Treatment, Article

Soft-tissue augmentation at immediate implant placement: Why rush?

29 November 2024

A single-centre randomised controlled trial assesses the effect of soft tissue augmentation timing on buccal bone changes at one year, when performed together with or three months after immediate implant placement.