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The latest news from the EFP as well as details of its forthcoming events and those of its affiliated national societies of periodontology.

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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.

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Periodontal treatment during pregnancy offers benefits

Periodontal treatment during pregnancy offers benefits Periodontal treatment during pregnancy for women who are suffering from periodontitis will be beneficial to patients and possibly also to their

SEPA publishes magazine with EFP toolkit on new classification plus case studies

SEPA publishes magazine with EFP toolkit on new classification plus case studies The Spanish Society of Periodontology and Osteointegration (SEPA) has dedicated the latest issue of its Periodoncia

The financial and human cost of gum disease

In the podcast, Iain Chapple – professor of periodontology at the University of Birmingham (UK) and former EFP secretary general – discusses the financial and human cost of gum disease, focusing on

Economist report shows prevalence of periodontitis unchanged over 20 years

Economist report shows prevalence of periodontitis unchanged over 20 years The recently published report on the financial and human cost of periodontitis, commissioned by the EFP and published by

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The socioeconomic impact of periodontitis Periodontal (gum) diseases are strikingly common across the globe, yet largely preventable. Left untreated, periodontitis (severe gum disease) is a major

Perio Insight puts spotlight on national adaptations of EFP clinical practice guideline

Perio Insight puts spotlight on national adaptations of EFP clinical practice guideline The latest issue of the EFP’s Perio Insight magazine explains how EFP’s clinical practice guideline for the

International Women's Day on March 8 – Michèle Reners asserts EFP support for sexual equality

International Women's Day on March 8 – Michèle Reners asserts EFP support for sexual equality All around the world, International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on March 8 to defend the

Economist report on socio-economic impact of periodontitis. France: Eliminating gingivitis would halve costs

Economist report on socio-economic impact of periodontitis. France: Eliminating gingivitis would halve costs In France, a public-health strategy based on eliminating of gingivitis (and thus

Economist report on socio-economic impact of periodontitis. Germany: how eliminating gingivitis is most cost-effective strategy

Economist report on socio-economic impact of periodontitis. Germany: how eliminating gingivitis is most cost-effective strategy In Germany, a public-health strategy based on eliminating of

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10 KEYS To unlocking patients ’ Good Oral Health behaviour 1. MESSENGER You, as a dentist or dental hygienist, can act as the messenger. Be credible, empathetic, and trustworthy to establish