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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.

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.

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Gums and Tums - what is the connection?

The relationship between the oral and gut microbiomes has become the subject of an increasing amount of research. The mouth is host to the body’s second most complex microbiome, after the colon,…

JCP editor highlights latest research

Panos N. Papapanou, editor-in-chief of the EFP's Journal of Clinical Periodontology, offers his "editor's pick" of recent papers published in the journal, covering periodontal plastic surgery,…

The ‘thrilling’ discovery of the Y4 leukotoxin and the finding of Aggregatibacter (Actinobacillus) actinomycetemcomitans

The discovery of Y4 leukotoxicity and the subsequent finding of JP2 as a “super” leukotoxin producer were key moments in the development of periodontal science and the understanding of the…

Women and oral health: views from periodontology and gynaecology

Hormonal changes have a complex influence on women's gum health, with alterations in hormonal balance occurring at puberty, the menstrual cycle, contraceptive use, pregnancy, in vitro fertilisation…

How can AI help perio?

Panos N. Papapanou, editor-in-chief of the EFP's Journal of Clinical Periodontology, highlights the potential that artificial intelligence offers to periodontology. I am writing these lines…

Which is best technique for preserving the alveolar ridge after tooth extraction?

Researchers at the EFP-accredited programme in periodontology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, have performed a randomised clinical trial (RCT) to compare different…

Digital innovation promises to enchance supportive periodontal care

In the final of three articles on the winners of the EFP’s Innovation Award for Digital Solutions for Gum Health 2023, Perio Insight focuses on my.periodontal-health.com, a proposed…

JCP special issues on implant dentistry will have impact for years to come

Panos N. Papapanou, editor-in-chief of the EFP's Journal of Clinical Periodontology, highlights two special issues related to implant dentistry. I want to make sure that the well-deserved…

Monitoring and controlling oral endotoxin levels for disease prevention

In the second of three articles on the three winners of the EFP’s Innovation Award for Digital Solutions for Gum Health 2023, Perio Insight focuses on technology that would monitor and…

An app to help dentists and patients better manage periodontal care

In a series of articles, Perio Insight focuses on the three winners of the EFP’s Innovation Award for Digital Solutions for Gum Health 2023. The prize, supported by Haleon, is awarded…