AimTo (i) evaluate structured postgraduate part‐time programs in periodontology, including those addressing peri‐implant diseases, among members of the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), (ii) the impact of the 2018 classification scheme and EFP clinical practice guidelines and (iii) propose a framework for periodontal vocational education and training.Materials and MethodsA summary of relevant European guidelines for vocational education and training was compiled. In a survey and in a systematic review, current part‐time programs in continuing professional education in periodontology as well as in prevention and management of peri‐implant diseases were examined. The implementation and dissemination of the 2018 classification scheme and the EFP clinical practice guidelines were assessed by literature analysis. Based on these findings, a framework for periodontal vocational education and training was generated.ResultsPart‐time programs for professional development in periodontology are established in nine EFP member countries. The systematic review identified lack of knowledge in prevention and management of peri‐implant diseases among dental practitioners and hygienists. Continuing professional development was found to be important for education in prevention, classification and management of periodontal as well as peri‐implant diseases. The proposed European framework consists of an escalator model with three levels (certificate, diploma and master).DiscussionConsidering the identified variation in the national programs, there is a need to improve education in periodontal and peri‐implant diseases. The proposed frameworkmay will help harmonize the national structures.ConclusionThe proposed framework for part‐time professional development is expected to enhance professional qualification.

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牙周病学和种植牙学的持续专业发展 （CPD） 和职业教育与培训 （VET）


目的 （i） 在欧洲牙周病学联合会 （EFP） 成员中评估牙周病学结构化研究生兼职课程，包括解决种植体周围疾病的课程，（ii） 2018 年分类方案和 EFP 临床实践指南的影响，以及 （iii） 提出牙周职业教育和培训框架。材料和方法编制了欧洲职业教育和培训相关指南的摘要。在一项调查和系统评价中，检查了当前牙周病学继续专业教育以及种植体周围疾病预防和管理的兼职课程。通过文献分析评估 2018 年分类方案和 EFP 临床实践指南的实施和传播情况。基于这些发现，建立了牙周职业教育和培训框架。结果在 9 个 EFP 成员国建立了牙周病学专业发展的兼职计划。系统评价发现，牙科医生和卫生员缺乏预防和管理种植体周围疾病的知识。发现持续的专业发展对于牙周病和种植体周围疾病的预防、分类和管理教育很重要。拟议的欧洲框架由一个自动扶梯模型组成，分为三个级别（证书、文凭和硕士）。讨论考虑到国家计划中已确定的差异，有必要改善牙周病和种植体周围疾病的教育。拟议的框架可能有助于协调国家结构。结论拟议的兼职专业发展框架有望提高专业资格。