The EFP is a global non-profit organisation with a European core that promotes periodontal science and practice, and awareness of oral health and gum disease. Its vision is "Better oral health for all.
Founded in 1991, the EFP brings together 45 national scientific periodontal societies, representing more than 18.000 oral health professionals and researchers across six continents. It leads the global conversation on periodental science and clinical guidelines, working to embed periodontal health into mainstream healtcare as a vital part of general wellbeing.