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

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.

Education

The EFP's work in education includes a set of curricular guidelines for undergraduate dental education, a three-year accredited programme for postgraduate education in periodontology, and some continuing education tools for reference and consultation of dental professionals all along their careers. Besides, this area is the home of the 'EFP Alumni' section.

All publications

01 January 1970

Categories: Public health & Prevention, Systemic health, Article

A ‘circular’ influence: the relationship between periodontitis and chronic kidney disease and how to improve patient care

27 July 2026

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been linked to periodontitis and creates some specific challenges in relation to periodontal treatment. Iain Chapple and Praveen Sharma explain the scientific understanding and the best options for patient care.
Categories: Clinical & Translational Research, Public health & Prevention, Article

How do smoking and vaping affect periodontal health?

06 July 2026

The damaging impact that smoking can have on oral health is well known by dentists, but the advent of vaping poses new challenges. Researchers Danae Apatzidou and Thomas Dietrich outline the issues and explain the evidence.
Categories: Public health & Prevention, Podcast

Perio Talks: Vaping and the hidden risks to your gums

19 June 2026

In the latest Perio Talks podcast, Danae Apatzidou and Thomas Dietrich explore the evidence on how e-cigarettes may impact gum health, periodontal disease, and overall wellbeing, addressing misconceptions that vaping is "safer" than smoking.
Categories: Public health & Prevention, Article

How Gum Health Day 2026 begins a three-year campaign to empower lives

27 May 2026

Gum Health Day 2026 on 12 May marked the launch of a three-year awareness campaign focused on empowering people's live through knowledge, self-care, and wellbeing. Spyros Vassilopoulos explains the new strategy.
Categories: Public health & Prevention, Podcast

Perio Talks: Gum Health Day—Empowering lives

07 May 2026

Spyros Vassilopoulos talks with Annika Kroeger about the new concept of the EFP's Gum Health Day campaign and how increasing awareness, prevention, and education can empower people to take better care of their gum health.
Categories: Public health & Prevention, Podcast

Perio Talks: How to maintain good oral health during adulthood

24 March 2026

In the latest Perio Talks podcast, the second related to the Oral Health Throughtout Life campaign, William Papaioannou and Júlia Sáez Valverde explore the importance of maintaining oral health during adulthood.
Categories: Public health & Prevention, Systemic health, Podcast

The interface between periodontal health and nutrition

28 January 2026

What role do diet and obesity play in the prevention and management of periodontal disease? In the latest Perio Talks podcast, three experts explore the evidence on the links between nutrition, inflammation, and periodontal disease.
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.