Sapienza University of Rome has integrated its postgraduate programme in periodontology into the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) accredited framework. The programme, directed by Professor Andrea Pilloni with Dr Lorenzo Marini as co-director, meets the EFP's standards for specialist education and operates within a multidisciplinary clinical environment at the Dental Clinic and George Eastman Hospital in Rome.

Programme structure and clinical training

The three-year programme leads to three consecutive Level II Master's degrees in periodontology, one per year of study. Students undertake approximately 500 hours of supervised clinical activity annually alongside didactic teaching and research. Training is delivered to a small cohort, enabling close supervision and structured progression. Clinical cases are documented and discussed collegially, with multidisciplinary care involving oral surgery, oral pathology, restorative dentistry, and orthodontics integrated throughout.

EFP framework and European harmonisation

The accreditation reflects alignment with EFP rigorous standards and supports the federation's role in harmonising periodontology education across Europe. Professor Nikolaos Donos, chair of the EFP education committee, stated that integrating programmes meeting these standards supports consistency in training and collaboration among academic centres, ensuring future specialists are prepared for evolving clinical challenges in periodontal and peri-implant care.