THE ESSENTIAL EFP GUIDE TO PERIODONTOLOGY
EFP Campaigns Learn more about the EFP campaigns focused on patients:
Created 12 years ago to increase public awareness of the negative impact of gum disease and the serious health problems associated with it, Gum Health Day aims to highlight to the general public that gum health is a key factor for overall health throughout life.
Oral health is essential to overall health, wellbeing, and quality of life, and it requires attention at every stage of life. The campaign provides actionable guidance to help individuals maintain healthy smiles at every stage of life, from childhood through the senior years.
Lifestyle choices significantly affect oral health. Poor diet, lack of exercise, inadequate oral hygiene, stress and insufficient sleep contribute to gum disease and other health problems, while adopting healthier lifestyles can lead to improved oral and overall health.
The aim of the outreach campaign Perio & Family Doctors is to promote awareness of how dental and general medical practitioners can improve the healthcare they provide to their patients by taking into better account the synergies between periodontology and family medicine.
The Oral Health and Pregnancy project provides guidelines for pregnant women and for the various healthcare professionals who will advise them during their pregnancy.
A collaboration between the EFP and the World Heart Federation (WHF), the campaign promotes awareness of the important links between periodontal and cardiovascular diseases explaining how these two diseases can be fought together. It provides specific guidelines for oral-health professionals, medical professionals and pharmacists, and patients and the public.
Both gum diseases and diabetes are pervasive, systemic conditions with numerous interactions and impact on our overall health. The campaign explains the links between periodontal diseases and diabetes mellitus and the actions that can be taken in terms of prevention, treatment, and management.
Dental caries and periodontal diseases share common factors, although they follow different trajectories. The ‘Perio & Caries’ campaign highlights the similarities – and the distinct characteristics – of each disease and provides clear messages on prevention and treatment.
Visit efp.org/for-patients/for more information about the campaigns
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