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.

Upcoming events from EFP's member societies

Learn in advance about the conferences and meetings being organised by the EFP's national member societies in the weeks and months ahead.

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: Treatment, Podcast

Peri-implantitis

10 February 2023

Antonio Liñares talks to host Bruno de Carvalho about the challenges of treating peri-implantitis addressing topics including how to treat implant complications, when to choose non-surgical treatment over surgical intervention, the use of...
Categories: Treatment, Podcast

International Perio Master Clinic 2023 (in Spanish)

03 February 2023

Special episode in Spanish. Alex García and Mariano Sanz talk with EFP Perio Talks host Bruno de Carvalho about the International Perio Master Clinic 2023 scientific programme, the social events, and the attractions of the host city of León (Mexico).
Categories: Treatment, Podcast

Perio Master Clinic 2023

20 January 2023

Perio Master Clinic 2023 will be devoted to the “Perio-Ortho Synergy”. Conference chair Peter Garmyn and scientific chair Virginie Monnet-Corti tell Perio Talks host Bruno de Carvalho about the choice of topic, the scientific programme, and more.
Categories: Treatment, Podcast

Clinical practice guideline for the treatment of stage IV periodontitis

16 December 2022

David Herrera and Moritz Kebschull, who played leading roles at Perio Workshop 2021 which drew up the EFP clinical practice guideline on the treatment of stage IV periodontitis, explain its importance and potential impact.
Categories: Treatment, Article

How the modified free gingival graft can improve root-coverage results

15 December 2022

Olivier Carcuac, an EFP alumnus of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, has modified the FGC technique to improve its predictability. He explains the approach and its benefits.
Categories: Public health & Prevention, Podcast

Oral health and sports performance in elite athletes

22 November 2022

British Olympic rower Lucy Glover talks with Ian Needleman, professor of periodontology at UCL Eastman Dental Institute in London, about oral health and sports performance and the high levels of tooth decay and gum problems among elite athletes.
Categories: Education & Career, Podcast

Branding and social media for dentists and oral health professionals

23 September 2022

Ideas on branding, digital marketing strategies, and social media are presented by Filippo Graziani (former EFP president, chair of the European projects committee) and British periodontist Reena Wadia, who set up her own blog and teaching academy.
Categories: Education & Career, Article

How to be a perio mum

29 July 2022

Combining an academic career with bringing up a young family is full of challenges. France Lambert head of the department of periodontology at the University of Liège in Belgium. She took time out from her busy schedule to explain how she manages.
Categories: Public health & Prevention, Podcast

The financial and human cost of gum disease

26 July 2022

Iain Chapple, professor of periodontology at the University of Birmingham (UK) and former EFP secretary general, discusses the report "Time to take gum disease seriously" from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).