International calls for better integration of dental and general healthcare are being made in a bid to battle gum disease. In a fresh report, details
The European Federation of Periodontology explores a new study that has found a link between gum disease and COVID-19 complications. COVID-19 patients are at least
Self-performed mechanical plaque control (SPC) via toothbrushing and interproximal cleaning is key to preventing gingivitis and periodontitis, according to the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP).
Patients with gum disease should be told that they have a higher risk of suffering cardiovascular diseases, including myocardial infarction and stroke, according to the
The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) has published the first evidence-based treatment guidelines for gum disease, which affects 50% of all adults, according to the
The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) has launched a new website that enables periodontists, dental professionals, and patients to access information more easily, according to
There is strong epidemiological evidence that periodontitis increases the risk of future atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to a consensus report from the Perio-Cardio Workshop, an expert
Experts meeting at Perio Workshop 2019 in November in La Granja de San Ildefonso, Spain, have developed an evidence-based and more effective guideline for treating
Noting that pregnant women with poor gum health face greater health risks both for themselves and their unborn child, the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP)
Professor Iain Chapple has received the 2018 Distinguished Scientist Award for Research in Periodontal Disease from the International Association for Dental Research (IADR). The IADR
