About EFOS

The European Federation of Oral Surgery — EFOS — is a non-profit scientific organisation dedicated to the development, recognition and promotion of Oral Surgery in Europe.

EFOS was created to encourage scientific cooperation, professional education and the establishment of high clinical standards within the field of Oral Surgery.

As a European federation, EFOS brings together national Oral Surgery societies, professionals, academics and specialists who share a common commitment to clinical excellence, scientific progress and the protection of public health.

Mission

The mission of EFOS is to protect and promote public health in the field of Oral Surgery across Europe.

To achieve this mission, EFOS supports research, promotes high standards of clinical practice and encourages the continuous education of oral surgeons, medical and dental practitioners, as well as other allied healthcare professionals.

EFOS also contributes to the development and recognition of Oral Surgery as a professional field, supporting initiatives that strengthen the specialty within the European healthcare and academic context.

Objectives

EFOS aims to:

Promote research in the field of Oral Surgery;
Encourage clinical standards that support safe and effective oral surgical practice;
Advance the education and training of oral surgeons, medical and dental practitioners, and allied healthcare professionals;
Encourage collaboration between Oral Surgery societies from European countries;
Promote relations with European and international organisations connected to Oral Surgery;
Support the recognition and development of Oral Surgery across Europe;
Contribute to scientific exchange, professional development and international cooperation.

European Collaboration

One of the main objectives of EFOS is to encourage collaboration between Oral Surgery societies from different European countries.

Through this cooperation, EFOS promotes the exchange of knowledge, experience and scientific activity, creating a stronger and more connected European Oral Surgery community.

EFOS also seeks to establish and maintain relations with other European and international organisations related to Oral Surgery, supporting dialogue, shared initiatives and professional development.