Join us for this prestigious event, bringing together leading professionals, researchers, and practitioners from around the globe. This symposium is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about the latest advancements, techniques, and innovations in the fields of periodontics and restorative dentistry.

EuroPerio is the world’s leading congress in periodontology and implant dentistry. The congress features a rich and varied scientific programme, including live surgeries, interactive sessions, and much more. With more than 150 top speakers from all over the world who are the most respected masters in their fields, it's the ideal place to meet friends and colleagues and exchange the latest information.

The exhibition showcases the latest products and technologies, while the poster exhibition will present over 1000 new publications in the field.

It is my great privilege to extend a warm welcome to all ANZAP (Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists) members to attend the 2025 ANZAP Scientific Meeting. The Meeting promises to be a remarkable experience, featuring a line-up of international keynote speakers, alongside our very own esteemed national speakers.

The Meeting will serve as a platform for knowledge exchange, networking, as well as fostering a close-knit community of periodontists.

This Meeting embodies the spirit of collaboration, learning, and camaraderie that defines ANZAP. It is an opportunity to celebrate our shared passion for periodontology and to recognize the outstanding work being done by our colleagues both at home and abroad.

I encourage each of you to actively participate, engage in discussions, and make the most of this exceptional event. It is through events like these that we are not only further our professional development but also strengthen the bonds that unite us as ANZAP members.

I would like to express my gratitude to the organising and scientific committees, our sponsors, and all those who have worked to make this meeting possible.

I look forward to seeing each of you, sharing knowledge, and celebrating the vitality and innovation that defines our Academy.

Spend Oct. 31 through Nov. 3 enjoying science and sunshine as the AAP’s Annual Meeting visits the San Diego Convention Center. The Academy is celebrating 110 years of gathering periodontal educators, researchers, and clinicians together for a weekend of collaboration and fun.

The Conference theme is Interdisciplinarity – and will focus on how we can work together more effectively across periodontology, dentistry and medicine, to achieve the very best outcomes for our patients.

An exciting group of internationally renowned speakers will share their expertise, including dentists, medics, scientists, clinicians, dental hygienists and dental therapists. There will also be a parallel session focusing on career development possibilities for DCPs, to explore career routes in addition to clinical practice.

The Conference will be held at the stunning Crowne Plaza Hotel in Newcastle upon Tyne. This new hotel has excellent Conference facilities and is located in the centre of Newcastle, just a short walk from the train station. This will be a perfect opportunity to learn from the very best, as well as to meet with friends and colleagues in a fabulous location. I look forward to seeing you in Newcastle 9-11 October 2024.

Organized by the South African Dental Association (SADA)

Empowering Patients and Students in Periodontics: The 20-80 Rule and Effective Patient Education. Training Future Practitioners to Educate and Engage Patients for Optimal Oral Health

Date: 25 September 2024 (WEB198)

Time: 19:00 - 20:30

Speaker: Dr Michaela Beetge

This webinar emphasizes the concept of the 20-80 rule in periodontics, highlighting the shared responsibility between clinicians and patients and underscoring the importance of training students in patient education. It aims to equip future practitioners with the skills to educate patients, even in challenging environments. The 20-80 rule in periodontics, also known as the "Pareto Principle," is an informal guideline suggesting that 20% of the effort comes from the clinician, while the remaining 80% of results depend significantly on the patient's involvement and effort to achieve optimal outcomes. In practical terms, this means that while periodontal treatment and maintenance provided by dental professionals are crucial, the patient's role in maintaining oral hygiene and following recommended care at home is equally, if not more, important for long-term success. Proper brushing, flossing, and adherence to periodontal maintenance schedules are vital for preventing disease recurrence and maintaining oral health. The principle emphasizes the shared responsibility between the clinician and the patient in achieving optimal periodontal health.