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.

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.

Perio Workshop

Learn about Perio Workshop, the EFP’s annual scientific meeting that brings the best periodontal scientists together to reach a new consensus on strategic periodontal issues.

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: 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: Public health & Prevention, Systemic health, Article

Periodontitis: The overlooked cardiovascular risk factor

28 September 2025

World Heart Day (29 September) reminds us of the importance of prevention in reducing the global burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Francesco D’Aiuto outlines the latest research findings on the links between CVD and periodontitis.
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: Public health & Prevention, Podcast

Gum Health Day 2024

29 April 2024

Bruno de Carvalho talks with Mia Rakic, Gum Health Day 2024 co-ordinator, Alberto Monje, and Marta Cześnikiewicz-Guzik about this year's Gum Health Day campaign on May 12.
Categories: Public health & Prevention, Article

JCP editor calls for greater autism awareness

15 April 2024

Panos N. Papapanou, editor-in-chief of the EFP's Journal of Clinical Periodontology, highlights the need for greater awareness of autism.