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Gingival and Periodontal Diseases and Conditions in Children and Adolescents: Consensus Report



Authors: Chapple, Iain; Gizani, Sotiria; Sanz, Mariano; Declerck, Dominique; Madianos, Phoebus; Clerehugh, Valerie; Danser, Monique; Davidovich, Esti; Davies, Janet; Donos, Nikos; Dursun, Elisabeth; Figuero, Elena; Graziani, Filippo; Gursoy, Mervi; Jepsen, Soren; Joseph, Clara; Kebschull, Moritz; Kraemer, Norbert; Lambrinaki, Tina; López, Rodrigo; Manton, David J.; Meyle, Joerg; Molina, Ana; Shapira, Lior; Somani, Cheryl; Tsilingaridis, Georgios; Twetman, Svante; West, Nicola; Wondimu, Biniyam; Wong, Ferranti; Herrera, David

Publisher: Wiley

Publication year: 2026

Journal: Journal of Clinical Periodontology

Article number: jcpe.70033

ISSN: 0303-6979

eISSN: 1600-051X

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpe.70033

Publication's open availability at the time of reporting: Open Access

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Additional information: This article is simultaneously published in the European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry (https://10.1007/s40368-025-01154-y) and the Journal of Clinical Periodontology (https://10.1111/jcpe.70033). The articles are identical except for minor stylistic and spelling differences in keeping with each journal's style. Either citation can be used when citing this article.


Abstract
Background

The objectives of this Focused Workshop were to update the epidemiology, aetiology, risk factors, diagnosis and management of gingival and periodontal diseases and conditions in children and adolescents, and to explore the applicability of the 2018 Classification in children and adolescents.

Methods

The Workshop discussions were informed by three specifically commissioned systematic reviews covering gingival and periodontal diseases and conditions, in systemically healthy children and adolescents, or in children and adolescents with systemic conditions.

Results

Over 70 genetic, congenital and acquired systemic conditions that impact the periodontal tissues were identified, with levels of evidence graded as very low, low or moderate. Gingival diseases and conditions in systemically healthy children and adolescents were identified, alongside local predisposing and systemic modifying factors. Periodontitis and other periodontal conditions in the 2018 Classification System also apply to children and adolescents; however, there are challenges with periodontal probing in the primary and mixed dentition.

Conclusions

Periodontal tissues in children and adolescents differ from those in adults and require special consideration, accounting for their stage of development and predisposing and modifying factors unique to younger patients, which may confound accurate diagnosis, prognostication and management. Specific approaches to screening, examination and treatment are necessary for safe and effective management in this patient group.


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Funding information in the publication: 
A Partnership Agreement was signed between the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and Colgate-Palmolive Europe Sarl, for covering the financial support for the in-person meeting, as an unrestricted grant, to cover travel, accommodation and lodging expenses, but no honoraria for experts.


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