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Gum Health Day puts prevention in focus

LEIPZIG, Germany: Gum Health Day 2026 marks the start of a three-year global awareness campaign by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) under the...

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“The core objective of my presidency is to strengthen collaboration between the EFP and its member societies”

Prof. Mia Rakić, newly appointed president of the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), brings to the role a strong academic and clinical ...

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EFP–EAPD consensus clarifies periodontal care for children and adolescents

MADRID, Spain: Periodontal disease in children and adolescents can be difficult to diagnose and manage due to inconsistent definitions and the limitations ...

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Study finds high rate of undiagnosed diabetes in dental patients

LONDON, England: Routine dental appointments may offer a practical opportunity to identify undiagnosed diabetes risk, according to new research from ...

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Behaviour change intervention for periodontal disease—does it help?

MANCHESTER, England: Many dental professionals use behavioural techniques alongside routine oral hygiene advice to help patients improve their brushing and ...

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“One of SEPA’s core goals is to bridge the gap between science and daily clinical practice”

The appointment of Dr Paula Matesanz, associate professor at the dental school of the Complutense University of Madrid in Spain, as president of the ...

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Tomato nutrient may protect certain older adults from severe periodontitis—study

NEW LONDON, Conn., US: Previous clinical studies have suggested that lycopene—a pigment abundant in tomatoes and other red fruits—may improve ...

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Global periodontitis burden rises sharply despite stable rates, data shows

GUIYANG, China: Severe periodontitis continues to place a growing strain on global oral health. New Global Burden of Disease 2021 data has revealed ...

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Freiburg researchers explore unknown oral bacteria in periodontitis research

FREIBURG, Germany: Thousands of different bacteria colonise the oral cavity, many of which remain unidentified. Researchers in Freiburg are now using a ...

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Most UK adults do not realise that periodontal disease may be associated with diabetes, study finds

LONDON, England: More than a third of UK adults in a study by periodontal health brand Corsodyl experience bleeding gingivae at least once a month when they...

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“The link between periodontitis and systemic disease plays a major role for men”

As evidence for the interplay between periodontal and systemic disease grows, severe periodontitis is increasingly being recognised as a risk factor for ...

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More than 7,000 dental professionals gather in Barcelona for SEPA congress

BARCELONA, Spain: Periodontal and peri-implant diseases are experiencing a significant increase in Spain. Their prevention and management were central ...

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Salivary biomarkers reveal link between periodontitis and metabolic syndrome risk

KUOPIO, Finland: A large Finnish population-based study has assessed periodontitis using salivary biomarkers—rather than clinical and radiographic oral ...

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Plant-derived compound may offer non-antibiotic adjunct for periodontal treatment

SÃO PAULO, Brazil: Plant-derived therapies are attracting growing interest in dentistry. A recent study evaluated morin, a naturally occurring flavonoid ...

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Plant-rich Mediterranean diet associated with reduced risk of periodontal disease

LONDON, England: Balanced nutrition is known to lower the risk of major non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative ...

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Finnish study evaluates long-term outcomes of periodontal treatment

HELSINKI, Finland: The prevalence of adult periodontitis continues to pose a major global public health challenge, highlighting the need for evidence on the...

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Early microbial determinants of peri-implant health discovered in a new study

ANN ARBOR, Mich., US: As the number of dental implants placed globally continues to rise, so too does the clinical significance of understanding ...

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Innovative trial design explores treatment pathways for Grade III furcation defects

LONDON, England: Grade III furcation defects represent one of the most challenging scenarios in periodontal care, and robust evidence to guide their ...

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New EFP president says “collaboration is crucial”

EuroPerio11 was a milestone event for the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and for the scientific organisation’s new president. Since being ...

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“The future of the EFP is extremely bright”

As the global conversation around oral health continues to evolve, the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) is playing an increasingly influential ...

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Oral antiseptics can help to prevent recurrence of periodontitis—report

VIENNA, Austria: On 16 May at EuroPerio11, the Spanish Society of Periodontology and Osseointegration presented a new report on how antiseptic mouthwashes ...

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New natural compound therapy shows promise in managing periodontal disease

PHILADELPHIA, US: Periodontal disease affects nearly 60% of adults over the age of 65 and imposes a considerable burden—medically, psychologically and ...

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AI-enhanced 3D bioprinting enables custom oral soft-tissue grafts

SINGAPORE: Gingival tissue grafting is a well-established procedure in periodontal therapy; however, conventional techniques are often associated with ...

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Fasting-mimicking diet may reduce inflammation in patients with severe periodontal disease

LONDON, England: Periodontal treatment is known to trigger a short-term systemic inflammatory response, and the systemic effects of this have prompted ...

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Put your money where your mouth is: EFP calls to unite in prevention

Oral health, being a cornerstone of well-being, is a critical factor in public health systems. The substantial economic burden of managing oral disease has ...

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World Diabetes Day: Addressing the vital link between periodontal disease and diabetes

VIENNA, Austria: On this World Diabetes Day, the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) calls attention to the growing body of scientific evidence that...

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Periodontal disease bacteria linked to higher risk of head and neck cancer

NEW YORK, US: Studies have repeatedly shown that oral bacteria can contribute to periodontal disease. Now, researchers have sought to examine whether there ...

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Early bird pricing open for EuroPerio11

VIENNA, Austria: The European Federation of Periodontology has announced that early bird registration is available for EuroPerio11, which is to be held from...

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Registration for EuroPerio11 opens soon

VIENNA, Austria: The organisers have announced that registration for EuroPerio11 will open on 2 September. The event is going to be held in the Austrian ...

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Matcha: A new ally in the fight against periodontal disease

TOKYO, Japan: Extensive research shows that Porphyromonas gingivalis is linked with the initiation and progression of periodontal disease. The antimicrobial...

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