EFP Perio Talks

The Mouth–Kidney ConnectionWhat does your oral health have to do with your kidneys?In this episode of Perio Talks, Professor Iain Chapple and Dr Praveen Sharma explore the growing evidence linking periodontal health and chronic kidney disease. Together, they explain the biological connection between the mouth and the kidneys, why maintaining healthy gums matters for people living with kidney disease, and how oral health should be integrated into patient care.The conversation also covers practical advice for patients, dental treatment considerations before and after kidney transplantation, and the importance of collaboration between dentists and nephrologists to improve long-term health outcomes.

🚬 Is vaping safer than smoking?In this episode of Perio Talks, Danae Apatzidou and Thomas Dietrich explore what the latest evidence tells us about smoking, vaping and their impact on oral health.🎧 Listen now.#PerioTalks #EFPerio #Vaping #Smoking #OralHealth #GumHealth

In this episode, Annika Kroeger and Spyros Vassilopoulos discuss the importance of oral health and its impact on overall wellbeing, the new concept of the Gum Health Day campaign and how increasing awareness, prevention, and education can empower individuals to take better care of their gum health.Tune in to discover why healthy gums are essential for a healthier life — empowering lives through knowledge.

In this podcast, Annika Kroeger is joined by Christoph Ramseier to explore the concept of Responsible Periodontology, an initiative launched by the EFP in 2022. They also discuss what this means in everyday practice and the role of digital innovation and AI in shaping a more sustainable future for oral healthcare.

In this second episode of the Oral Health Throughout Life campaign, developed in collaboration with Dentaid, host Annika Kroeger is joined by William Papaioannou and Júlia Sáez Valverde to explore the importance of maintaining oral health during adulthood. From everyday challenges to long-term prevention strategies, they discuss how oral health needs evolve with age and share key recommendations for maintaining a healthy mouth as we grow older.