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The world’s leading periodontics and implant dentistry congress officially kicked off yesterday and featured a flag ceremony, an engaging lecture on sustainability and a musical tribute to ABBA. (Image: DTI)
Iveta Ramonaite, Dental Tribune International

Iveta Ramonaite, Dental Tribune International

Thu. 16 June 2022

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COPENHAGEN, Denmark: The tenth edition of the triennial European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) congress, EuroPerio, has finally arrived. Until 18 June, over 7,000 participants from 101 countries will gather at the beautiful Bella Center Copenhagen in Denmark to get the best in science, clinical practice and innovation. On the first day of the event, attendees already got a glimpse of the comprehensive scientific programme that EuroPerio has to offer, and the opening ceremony, which included an eloquent speech on sustainability and cheerful songs from ABBA, won everybody over with its charm.

“So, we are finally here. It took four whole years, but we are finally back together. Welcome to EuroPerio10,” said Prof. Phoebus Madianos, chairman of the Scientific Affairs Committee of the EFP, during his welcome speech. The event was originally planned to take place in June 2021. However, amid the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the EFP decided to postpone the event by one year, totalling up the waiting time between the last and the newest edition of EuroPerio to four years, just like the Olympics—which is why Prof. Madianos had previously wittily referred to EuroPerio as the “Olympic games of dental congresses”.

“It took four whole years, but we are finally back together”
— Prof. Phoebus Madianos, EFP

During his speech, Prof. Madianos assured attendees that, despite the long wait, this will be the best—and the most sustainable—EuroPerio in the event’s history. This also explains the choice of location, since Copenhagen has previously been elected the sustainability capital of Europe and is seeking to become carbon-neutral by 2025. In addition, the city offers captivating waterfronts and world-class modern architecture, which is why Prof. Andreas Stavropoulos, president of the EFP, encouraged participants to enjoy not only the scientific programme but also the city.

Besides the traditional flag ceremony, which was quite a sight, the opening ceremony featured an entrancing lecture presented by biological oceanographer Prof. Katherine Richardson as well as a special musical performance, which featured some members of the event’s organising committee.

The procession of flags representing the European Federation of Periodontology’s 37 member societies. (Image: DTI)

The procession of flags representing the European Federation of Periodontology’s 37 member societies. (Image: DTI)

Members of the organising committee welcoming participants of EuroPerio10 in a rather unusual way—by cheerfully singing along to ABBA’s tunes. (Image: DTI)

Members of the organising committee welcoming participants of EuroPerio10 in a rather unusual way—by cheerfully singing along to ABBA’s tunes. (Image: DTI)

 Back to the roots

First held in Paris in France in 1994 with 1,200 attendees, EuroPerio is one of the most important and largest educational events for dental professionals specialising in periodontics and implant dentistry. The ninth edition of EuroPerio, which took place in 2018 in Amsterdam in the Netherlands, attracted a record high of 10,232 dental professionals from 111 countries.

More information about EuroPerio10 can be found at www.efp.org/europerio.

Impressions from Copenhagen

    EuroPerio was held at the Bella Center in Copenhagen in Denmark, Scandinavia’s largest multifunctional event venue. (All images: Dental Tribune International; if not indicated otherwise)
    EuroPerio was held at the Bella Center in Copenhagen in Denmark, Scandinavia’s largest multifunctional event venue. (All images: Dental Tribune International; if not indicated otherwise)
    EuroPerio9 in Amsterdam in the Netherlands in 2028 attracted around 10,000 attendees. This year, about 7,000 are expected to join the congress.
    EuroPerio9 in Amsterdam in the Netherlands in 2028 attracted around 10,000 attendees. This year, about 7,000 are expected to join the congress.
    EuroPerio is the leading congress in periodontics and implant dentistry.
    EuroPerio is the leading congress in periodontics and implant dentistry.
    Dental Tribune International has published a dedicated today issue for the congress.
    Dental Tribune International has published a dedicated today issue for the congress.
    The main scientific programme of EuroPerio10 consists of 41 sessions.
    The main scientific programme of EuroPerio10 consists of 41 sessions.
    EuroPerio10 has educational opportunities for all dental and medical professionals.
    EuroPerio10 has educational opportunities for all dental and medical professionals.
    EuroPerio10 participants will have ample networking opportunities.
    EuroPerio10 participants will have ample networking opportunities.
    This year, to reduce paper, visitors browsed poster presentation on multimedia devices.
    This year, to reduce paper, visitors browsed poster presentation on multimedia devices.
    The exhibition space of EuroPerio10 covers about 3,300 m2.
    The exhibition space of EuroPerio10 covers about 3,300 m2.
    Curasept booth E.03 at EuroPerio10.
    Curasept booth E.03 at EuroPerio10.
    EuroPerio10 chair Prof. Phoebus Madianos speaks at the opening ceremony.
    EuroPerio10 chair Prof. Phoebus Madianos speaks at the opening ceremony.
    The main sessions of the congress are being recorded and will become available as on-demand videos after the congress.
    The main sessions of the congress are being recorded and will become available as on-demand videos after the congress.
    EFP president Prof. Andreas Stavropoulos welcomes attendees to the tenth edition of the EuroPerio congress.
    EFP president Prof. Andreas Stavropoulos welcomes attendees to the tenth edition of the EuroPerio congress.
    The opening ceremony featured a musical tribute to ABBA.
    The opening ceremony featured a musical tribute to ABBA.
    The procession of flags representing the European Federation of Periodontology’s 37 member societies.
    The procession of flags representing the European Federation of Periodontology’s 37 member societies.
    Members of the organising committee welcoming participants of EuroPerio10 in a rather unusual way—by cheerfully singing along to ABBA’s tunes.
    Members of the organising committee welcoming participants of EuroPerio10 in a rather unusual way—by cheerfully singing along to ABBA’s tunes.
    The opening reception provided a great opportunity to network in a relaxed atmosphere.
    The opening reception provided a great opportunity to network in a relaxed atmosphere.
    Over 7,000 participants from 101 countries gathered at the beautiful Bella Center Copenhagen in Denmark.
    Over 7,000 participants from 101 countries gathered at the beautiful Bella Center Copenhagen in Denmark.
    At the EMS booth (#E.16), EuroPerio10 attendees can learn more about Guided Biofilm Therapy.
    At the EMS booth (#E.16), EuroPerio10 attendees can learn more about Guided Biofilm Therapy.
    Visitors to EuroPerio10 were spotted with today, a dedicated issue for the congress.
    Visitors to EuroPerio10 were spotted with today, a dedicated issue for the congress.
    All e-Posters were displayed at digital terminals in the Poster Lounge, which is located in Exhibition Hall C.
    All e-Posters were displayed at digital terminals in the Poster Lounge, which is located in Exhibition Hall C.
    Sustainability was a big part of this year’s EuroPerio, which is why the venue featured a dedicated sustainability corner.
    Sustainability was a big part of this year’s EuroPerio, which is why the venue featured a dedicated sustainability corner.
    On Thursday morning, Hall D was packed with attendees eagerly awaiting the livestreaming of two mucogingival surgeries that were to be performed to cover multiple gingival recessions.
    On Thursday morning, Hall D was packed with attendees eagerly awaiting the livestreaming of two mucogingival surgeries that were to be performed to cover multiple gingival recessions.
    The live surgeries ran in parallel, allowing attendees to follow the critical steps of each method.
    The live surgeries ran in parallel, allowing attendees to follow the critical steps of each method.
    Attendees were offered cold refreshments at the MIS Implants Technologies booth (#E.04).
    Attendees were offered cold refreshments at the MIS Implants Technologies booth (#E.04).
    Piezotome workshop at the ACTEON booth (#E.13).
    Piezotome workshop at the ACTEON booth (#E.13).
    Hu-Friedy booth C2.06 at EuroPerio10.
    Hu-Friedy booth C2.06 at EuroPerio10.
    At the BioHorizons Camlog booth (#E.20), attendees can participate in an exciting skills and knowledge challenge.
    At the BioHorizons Camlog booth (#E.20), attendees can participate in an exciting skills and knowledge challenge.
    The colourful Curaprox booth (#C2.10) at EuroPerio10.
    The colourful Curaprox booth (#C2.10) at EuroPerio10.
    Oral-B electric toothbrushes include a 2-minute timer to help the user brush for the dentist-recommended 2 minutes.
    Oral-B electric toothbrushes include a 2-minute timer to help the user brush for the dentist-recommended 2 minutes.
    Attendees can visit the Nobel Biocare booth (#E.01) to get more information about dental implants and CAD/CAM-based individualised prosthetics.
    Attendees can visit the Nobel Biocare booth (#E.01) to get more information about dental implants and CAD/CAM-based individualised prosthetics.
    EFP press conference. (Image: EFP)
    EFP press conference. (Image: EFP)
    Prof. David Herrera, the scientific chair of this year’s EuroPerio congress.
    Prof. David Herrera, the scientific chair of this year’s EuroPerio congress.
    About 7,000 people attended EuroPerio10. (Image: EFP)
    About 7,000 people attended EuroPerio10. (Image: EFP)
    Participants came from over 100 different countries. (Image: EFP)
    Participants came from over 100 different countries. (Image: EFP)
    Dentsply Sirona booth tour.
    Dentsply Sirona booth tour.
    (Image: EFP)
    (Image: EFP)
    All ten chairs of the first ten EuroPerios, chronologically ordered from left to right. (Image: EFP)
    All ten chairs of the first ten EuroPerios, chronologically ordered from left to right. (Image: EFP)
    EuroPerio10 brought together an amazing faculty of more than 130 speakers from all around the world.
    EuroPerio10 brought together an amazing faculty of more than 130 speakers from all around the world.
    During EuroPerio10, Tepe hosted a traditional Swedish Midsummer celebration. (Image: TePe)
    During EuroPerio10, Tepe hosted a traditional Swedish Midsummer celebration. (Image: TePe)
    Traditional Swedish midsummer dance. (Image: TePe)
    Traditional Swedish midsummer dance. (Image: TePe)
    Traditionally, wreaths made of different types of colored flowers are worn during the midsummer feast. (Image: TePe)
    Traditionally, wreaths made of different types of colored flowers are worn during the midsummer feast. (Image: TePe)
    TePe's headquarters in Malmö in Sweden.
    TePe's headquarters in Malmö in Sweden.
    TePe CEO Joel Eklund gave the guests a guided tour. (Image: TePe)
    TePe CEO Joel Eklund gave the guests a guided tour. (Image: TePe)
    Invited journalists on top of TePe's sustainable state-of-the-art production facility. (Image: TePe)
    Invited journalists on top of TePe's sustainable state-of-the-art production facility. (Image: TePe)
    Attendees had the opportunity to enjoy traditional Swedish cuisine. (Image: TePe)
    Attendees had the opportunity to enjoy traditional Swedish cuisine. (Image: TePe)
    EuroPerio was held at the Bella Center in Copenhagen in Denmark, Scandinavia’s largest multifunctional event venue. (All images: Dental Tribune International; if not indicated otherwise)
    EuroPerio9 in Amsterdam in the Netherlands in 2028 attracted around 10,000 attendees. This year, about 7,000 are expected to join the congress.
    EuroPerio is the leading congress in periodontics and implant dentistry.
    Dental Tribune International has published a dedicated today issue for the congress.
    The main scientific programme of EuroPerio10 consists of 41 sessions.
    EuroPerio10 has educational opportunities for all dental and medical professionals.
    EuroPerio10 participants will have ample networking opportunities.
    This year, to reduce paper, visitors browsed poster presentation on multimedia devices.
    The exhibition space of EuroPerio10 covers about 3,300 m2.
    Curasept booth E.03 at EuroPerio10.
    EuroPerio10 chair Prof. Phoebus Madianos speaks at the opening ceremony.
    The main sessions of the congress are being recorded and will become available as on-demand videos after the congress.
    EFP president Prof. Andreas Stavropoulos welcomes attendees to the tenth edition of the EuroPerio congress.
    The opening ceremony featured a musical tribute to ABBA.
    The procession of flags representing the European Federation of Periodontology’s 37 member societies.
    Members of the organising committee welcoming participants of EuroPerio10 in a rather unusual way—by cheerfully singing along to ABBA’s tunes.
    The opening reception provided a great opportunity to network in a relaxed atmosphere.
    Over 7,000 participants from 101 countries gathered at the beautiful Bella Center Copenhagen in Denmark.
    At the EMS booth (#E.16), EuroPerio10 attendees can learn more about Guided Biofilm Therapy.
    Visitors to EuroPerio10 were spotted with today, a dedicated issue for the congress.
    All e-Posters were displayed at digital terminals in the Poster Lounge, which is located in Exhibition Hall C.
    Sustainability was a big part of this year’s EuroPerio, which is why the venue featured a dedicated sustainability corner.
    On Thursday morning, Hall D was packed with attendees eagerly awaiting the livestreaming of two mucogingival surgeries that were to be performed to cover multiple gingival recessions.
    The live surgeries ran in parallel, allowing attendees to follow the critical steps of each method.
    Attendees were offered cold refreshments at the MIS Implants Technologies booth (#E.04).
    Piezotome workshop at the ACTEON booth (#E.13).
    Hu-Friedy booth C2.06 at EuroPerio10.
    At the BioHorizons Camlog booth (#E.20), attendees can participate in an exciting skills and knowledge challenge.
    The colourful Curaprox booth (#C2.10) at EuroPerio10.
    Oral-B electric toothbrushes include a 2-minute timer to help the user brush for the dentist-recommended 2 minutes.
    Attendees can visit the Nobel Biocare booth (#E.01) to get more information about dental implants and CAD/CAM-based individualised prosthetics.
    EFP press conference. (Image: EFP)
    Prof. David Herrera, the scientific chair of this year’s EuroPerio congress.
    About 7,000 people attended EuroPerio10. (Image: EFP)
    Participants came from over 100 different countries. (Image: EFP)
    Dentsply Sirona booth tour.
    (Image: EFP)
    All ten chairs of the first ten EuroPerios, chronologically ordered from left to right. (Image: EFP)
    EuroPerio10 brought together an amazing faculty of more than 130 speakers from all around the world.
    During EuroPerio10, Tepe hosted a traditional Swedish Midsummer celebration. (Image: TePe)
    Traditional Swedish midsummer dance. (Image: TePe)
    Traditionally, wreaths made of different types of colored flowers are worn during the midsummer feast. (Image: TePe)
    TePe's headquarters in Malmö in Sweden.
    TePe CEO Joel Eklund gave the guests a guided tour. (Image: TePe)
    Invited journalists on top of TePe's sustainable state-of-the-art production facility. (Image: TePe)
    Attendees had the opportunity to enjoy traditional Swedish cuisine. (Image: TePe)
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