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: Systemic health, Article

How do diet and obesity affect periodontitis and the response to treatment?

09 February 2026

Healthy nutrition can help prevent periodontitis while a poor diet and obesity can negatively impact disease and the response to treatment. James Deschner, Henrik Dommisch, and Johan Wölber consider obesity, nutrition, and periodontal disease.
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.
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, 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: EuroPerio, Systemic health, Article

The mouth is not Vegas—what happens there does not stay there

22 April 2025

Purnima Kumar, who will speak in the joint EFP-AAP symposium on the links between the oral and gut microbiomes, highlights the latest findings on how one environment reflects changes in the other.
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.