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DEBATE: Is it time for a rethink on the use of antibiotics to treat periodontitis? The use of antibiotics, as an adjunct to mechanical debridement, to treat periodontitis is known to be effective,…

PEOPLE: In memoriam Thorkild Karring (1937-2016) – a tribute from his colleagues Prof Thorkild Karring, one of the pioneers of European periodontology, passed away on August 22 at the age of…

Italian perio society promotes JCP Digest as EFP seeks to extend reach of research summary The Italian Society of Periodontology has become the first EFP-affiliated member society to directly…

The Sound of Periodontitis is now available with Russian subtitles – and Estonian is on the way The audience for the EFP-backed documentary The Sound of Periodontitis is growing, as more subtitled…

Executive committee meets in Lisbon to approve new EFP strategic plan and consider constitution Members of the EFP’s executive committee meet in Lisbon on October 28 and 29 where the agenda…

EFP executive committee puts forward new strategic plan with five focus areas and reviews EuroPerio9 and Perio Master Clinic 2017 progress The recent meeting of the EFP’s executive committee in…

Latest ‘Perio Greats’ interview features Giovan Paolo Pini Prato, expert in guided tissue regeneration The latest interview in the EFP’s “Perio Greats” series features Prof Giovan…

Perio Master Clinic adopts innovative approach to scheduling where participants help shape presentations Next year’s EFP Perio Master Clinic 2017, “Peri-implantitis, from aetiology to treatment”,…

BSP joins three other dental societies in conference devoted to surgery with ‘stunning’ 3D video presentations The British Society of Periodontology (BSP) has hailed as a great success the PanDental…

Periodontitis in patients with chronic kidney disease ‘is associated with higher mortality risk’ Periodontitis in patients who have chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with a higher risk of…