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HEALTH POLICY · INTEGRATED CARE

SOURCE · EFP × EADPH

Oral health belongs in general healthcare

A new EFP–EADPH white paper calls for oral health to be integrated into general healthcare, non-communicable disease strategies and universal health coverage—through closer collaboration across dentistry, medicine, public health and social care.

A framework for turning oral–systemic knowledge into coordinated clinical practice, prevention, education and health policy.
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CLINICAL GUIDANCE · ORAL–CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH

SOURCE · BRITISH DENTAL ASSOCIATION

An important change in infective endocarditis prevention

The British Dental Association highlights a major update in UK guidance: antibiotic prophylaxis is now recommended for people at high risk of infective endocarditis before dental extractions and oral surgery, and should be considered for other at-risk dental procedures.

A clinically actionable example of why dentists and cardiology teams need shared guidance, careful risk assessment and informed discussion with patients.
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INTERDISCIPLINARY · ORAL–CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH

SOURCE · EUROPEAN FEDERATION OF PERIODONTOLOGY

Periodontology enters the ESC Congress

For the first time, the EFP will participate in one of the world’s largest medical congresses. A joint EFP–ESC session at ESC Congress 2026 in Munich will bring periodontal and cardiovascular experts into the same scientific conversation.

A meaningful step towards moving oral–systemic evidence beyond disciplinary boundaries and into shared medical dialogue.
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PUBLIC HEALTH · PREVENTION

SOURCE · WHO EUROPE

What the evidence says about flavour bans

WHO Europe highlights evidence from jurisdictions restricting flavoured tobacco and nicotine products, including reported reductions in use and sales and, in some settings, more quit attempts.

A timely reminder to examine the totality of independent evidence—and the ways commercial interests can shape public debate.
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