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: JCP Digest, Treatment, Article

Does collagen membrane improve reconstructive surgery with xenogeneic bone in peri-implantitis treatment?

17 February 2026

The latest issue of JCP Digest focuses on the three-year results of a clinical trial on whether collagen membrane improves the results of peri-implantitis treatment using xenogeneic-bone reconstructive surgery.
Categories: Treatment, Article

What options are available to clinicians for crown-lengthening surgery

03 February 2026

In a preview of his presentation at Perio Master Clinic 2026, Juan Blanco explains crown-lengthening surgery and the various options available to periodontists.
Categories: Classification & Guidelines, Treatment, Video

Perio Workshop 2025 experts offer insights on gingivitis and acute periodontal conditions

21 January 2026

A video playlist features the chairs of the working groups at Perio Workshop 2025, which brought together international experts to develop a clinical practice guideline for the management of gingival diseases and acute periodontal conditions.
Categories: JCP Digest, Treatment, Article

Tooth loss in treated advanced periodontitis after more than 20 years of supportive care

20 January 2026

The January issue of JCP Digest summarizes a retrospective study of long-term tooth loss and the survival rate of different types of dentures in patients receiving supportive periodontal care after treatment for stage III/IV periodontitis.
Categories: Clinical & Translational Research, Treatment, Article

How to obtain optimal aesthetic results with tooth-supported restorations to treat terminal dentition in the anterior maxilla

19 January 2026

The treatment of terminal dentition in the anterior maxila is major challenge for clinicians who seek the best aesthetic outcomes. Alberto Fonzar describes how tooth-supported restorations can help in the treatment of stage IV periodontitis.
Categories: Treatment, Article

Perio Master Clinic 2026—at the critical interface where biology, function, and aesthetics meet

23 December 2025

Perio Master Clinic 2026 will offer expert clinical insight into the complex multidisciplinary treatment of periodontal and peri-implant diseases. Congress chair Cavid Ahmedbeyli offers an overview of the EFP’s main event for the coming year.
Categories: JCP Digest, Treatment, Article

Collagen matrix maintains root coverage at three years

22 December 2025

The latest issue of the EFP research summary JCP Digest describes the three-year outcomes of treating gingival recession using a coronally advanced flap combined with xenogeneic collagen matrices soaked in either rhPDGF-BB or saline.
Categories: Treatment, Article

Why good wound healing is crucial to the success of periodontal and implant surgery

04 December 2025

In a preview of his presentation at Perio Master Clinic 2026 in Baku, Otto Zuhr explains the importance of good wound healing to the success of periodontal and implant surgery.
Categories: Clinical & Translational Research, Treatment, Article

Perio Master Clinic 2026 offers insight and expertise into the perio-restorative interplay

03 October 2025

The EFP’s Perio Master Clinic 2026, which takes place next March in Baku, Azerbaijan, will focus on the “Perio-Restorative Interplay”. Mariano Sanz, the event’s scientific chair, outlines the importance of the interdisciplinary approach.