EFP Digital Innovation Award - Call for Applications

The EFP Innovation Awards were instituted by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), with financial support from Haleon, in 2022, with the object of promoting research in Europe and around the World.

The award is for digital innovation that will contribute to gum health worldwide in one of the three ways:

1. Innovation for the public: Development of digital technology for the people that will improve gum health and the prevention of gum inflammation. It can be an App or a device that everybody can use and assist the individual and support primary or secondary prevention. 
2. Innovation for the dentist: Development of digital technology for the dentist for diagnosing or improving gum health.
3. Innovation for periodontal researchers: Development of a novel digital method for researchers that will enhance the quality of studies regarding gum health.

The competition is open to all members of the EFP National Societies. Previous winners or related to previously awarded projects cannot re-apply for the award.
Candidates should send their application with all supporting materials by email in PDF format to the EFP European Co-ordinator, Monica Guinea (monica@efp.org), by August 31st, 2026.

Visit the EFP website for full details and award criteria: Digital Innovation Awards - European Federation of Periodontology