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Ukrainian Association of Periodontology and Osseointegration

Our goal is to advance periodontology and osseointegration, support specialists, and introduce modern methods of treatment and diagnosis.
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Development and promotion
of periodontology and
dentistry in Ukraine

The Ukrainian Association of Periodontology and Osseointegration (UAPeriO) aims to develop and promote periodontology, dentistry, and oral health.

Through high-quality scientific activity, education, information, and international cooperation, with the goal of improving patient health and quality of life.

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UAPeriO Vision
To establish high standards of periodontology in Ukraine and bring together specialists for the advancement of science, practice, and international cooperation.

Founders

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Myroslav Solonko
Specialist in periodontology and implantology, certified by the European Federation of Periodontologists • PhD (Complutense University (Madrid, Spain)...
• Specialist in periodontology and implantology, certified by the European Federation of Periodontologists.

• PhD (Complutense University (Madrid, Spain).
• MBA (University of Valencia, Spain).
• ITI Scholarship recipient, University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong, China).
• Founder and chief physician of the Solonko Sovyak Dentistry Centre and the S-Education and Perio Education training centres.
• Co-founder and past president of the Ukrainian Academy of Periodontology.
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Yulia Chumakova
Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor. Professor of the Department of General Dentistry at the International Humanitarian University, Odessa. Head of...
• Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor.

• Professor of the Department of General Dentistry at the International Humanitarian University, Odessa.
• Head of the Educational Dental Center at the University Clinic of the International Humanitarian University.
• Secretary General of the Association of Periodontists of Ukraine.
• Member of the European Federation of Periodontology.
• Vice President of the Association of Laser Dentistry of Ukraine.
• Private practice: periodontist, Median Clinic, Odessa.
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Galina Biloklytska
Honorary Founder – Ukrainian physician, scientist, professor. Honored Worker of Science and Technology of Ukraine. Head of the Department...
Ukrainian physician, scientist, professor. Honored Worker of Science and Technology of Ukraine. Head of the Department of Therapeutic Dentistry at the P. L. Shupyk National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education.
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Myron Ugrin
Honorary Founder Associate Professor, Candidate of Medical Sciences. Director of the MM Dental Implantation and Prosthetics Center (Lviv).
President of the National Union of Dentists of Ukraine, Honorary President of the Association of Implantologists of Ukraine, Past President of the Association of Private Practicing Dentists of Ukraine, Past President of the Association of Dentists of Ukraine, Chairman of the Presidium of the National Medical Council of Ukraine, Member of the EDA, AIO, ISOI, Honorary Member of the Association of Implantologists of Poland.
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Oksana Potupa
Dental surgeon. MSc Master of Science, PhD Doctor of Philosophy, expert in clinical periodontology at Complutense University (Madrid, Spain)...
• Dental surgeon.

• MSc Master of Science, PhD Doctor of Philosophy, expert in clinical periodontology at the Complutense University (Madrid, Spain).
• President of the Ukrainian Academy of Periodontology. Member of the Spanish Association of Periodontology and Osseointegration.
• Founder of Oksana Potupa Dental Clinic and OP Training Center.
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Chrystуna Ryzhuk
Dental surgeon 1-year international postgraduate program (reconstructive surgery of periodontal and peri-implant tissues), Milan, Universita...
• Dental surgeon.

• 1Year International Postgraduate Program (Reconstructive surgery of periodontal and peri-implant tissues), Milan, Universita Vita-Salute San Raffaele (2020).
• President-elect and co-founder of the Ukrainian Academy of Periodontology.
• Author of practical courses “Saving teeth perio concept”, "Surgical lengthening of the clinical crown. Aesthetic and functional challenges“, ”Creating a zone of attached tissues around teeth and implants“, ”Tunnel techniques for closing recessions on teeth and implants".
• Lecturer at Zimowe Spotkanie Implantologiczne (Sankt Lambrecht, Austria).
• Project manager of “Perio Concert”.
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Oksana Kopchak
Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor. Head of the Department of Therapeutic Dentistry, Periodontology, and Pediatric Therapeutic Dentistry at the Kyiv Medical University...
• Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor.
• Head of the Department of Therapeutic Dentistry, Periodontology, and Pediatric Therapeutic Dentistry at Kyiv Medical University.
• Vice President of the Ukrainian Association of Periodontists.
• Member of the Coordination Council of the Association of Dentists of Ukraine, member of the board of the Kyiv branch of the Association of Dentists of Ukraine.
• Member of the editorial board of the Polish journal Stomatologia Współczesna and the international journal Oral and General Health.
• Member of the group for the development of industry standards in therapeutic dentistry at the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.
• Specialization: dentist-therapist, periodontist.
• Private practice: “Stomatcenter ”Universitetsky."
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Tamara Volinska
Candidate of Medical Sciences. Periodontist, ITI fellow.
• Head and lecturer at Perioschool.
• Co-founder of the Lumiere clinic (Kyiv)
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Yulia Kolenko
Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor. Head of the Department of Therapeutic Dentistry at Bogomolets National Medical University. Member of the editorial board...
• Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor.

• Head of the Department of Therapeutic Dentistry at Bogomolets National Medical University.
• Member of the editorial board of the scientific journal Bulletin of Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery (Scopus).
• Scientific advisor to the scientific journal “Modern Dentistry.”
• Deputy chair of the working group on the development of industry standards for medical care on the topic of “Therapeutic Dentistry.”
• Chair of the working group on updating and actualizing stage 2 of the unified state qualification exam: the integrated test exam KROK 2 for applicants 221 “Dentistry.”
• Expert on the clinical expert commission of the Department of Health of the executive body of the Kyiv City Council.
• Member of the board of the All-Ukrainian Association of Periodontists.
• Specialization: dentist-therapist.
• Private practice: Dental Medical Center of the University Clinic of the Bogomolets National Medical University.
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Tetyana Makhtiy
Dentist, periodontology specialist, II Vice President of the Ukrainian Association of Periodontologists, owner of the PeriODnipro brand.
Dentist, periodontology specialist, II Vice President of the Ukrainian Association of Periodontologists, owner of the PeriODnipro brand.
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Marianna Ostafiichuk
Candidate of Medical Sciences. Associate Professor at the Department of Therapeutic Dentistry, Bukovinian State Medical University...
• Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor.
• Associate Professor at the Department of Therapeutic Dentistry, Bukovinian State Medical University, Chernivtsi.
• Member of the Spanish Association of Periodontology and Osseointegration.
• Private practice: periodontist, dentist, Radent dental clinic, Chernivtsi.
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Svitlana Chernyak
Assistant and deputy head of the Department of Therapeutic Dentistry, Periodontology, and Pediatric Therapeutic Dentistry at the Kyiv Medical University...
• Асистент та завуч кафедри терапевтичної стоматології, пародонтологіїї та дитячої терапевтичної стоматології ПВНЗ "Київський медичний університет".
• Технічний секретар ВГО "АЛПУ".
• лікар стоматолог-терапевт СтоматЦентрт «УНІВЕРСИТЕТСЬКИЙ», м. Київ.
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❝ 2025 can rightly be called the year of unification of Ukrainian periodontology.

 

Two leading organizations that have been developing our industry for many years have made a historic decision to join forces (the Association of Periodontists of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Academy of Periodontology).

 

The merger of these two organizations resulted in the creation of a new structure — the Ukrainian Association of Periodontology and Osseointegration (UAPeriO).❞

 

President of UAPeriO
Myroslav Solonko

 

Format of meetings

  • Regular regional events
  • Thematic conferences
  • Online webinars
  • Master classes

 


Participation in events organized by the European Federation of Periodontists (Europerio 12 International Congress, 2028 (Munich), Perio Master Clinic (Azerbaijan, March 2026)

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Upcoming events

Other events
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October 8-10, 2026
Uaperio International Congress 2026
This is the main event of the year, thanks to its scientific program, which reflects the present and future of periodontology and implantology.
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May 10-13, 2028
EuroPerio
The world's leading congress on periodontology and implantology. The congress offers a rich and varied scientific program, including live surgeries, interactive sessions, and much more.
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Become a member of UAPeriO
What you will receive
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Notifying all UAPeriO members about events and activities in the field of periodontology and osseointegration held in Ukraine and worldwide
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Free participation in webinars from leading Ukrainian and foreign lecturers (4 webinars throughout the year)
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Participation in all UAPeriO events under a special offer
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Special terms and conditions for purchasing products from UAPeriO partner companies
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Involvement in the development of a leading public organization in Ukraine in the field of periodontology and osteointegration
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Тетяна Гайдамака
Об' єднання завжди прекрасно
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Tali Chackartchi
Congratulations for this important step in promoting periodontology in Ukraine
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Христина Січкоріз
Надзвичайно важлива і знакова подія!!! Вітання усій стоматологічній спільноті України!
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Selena Toma
Congratulations ! All my wishes!
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Олександр Мощич
Молодці! Разом до перемоги! Професійного натхнення, розвитку і нових досягнень! Жодних сумнівів все має і буде добре! Бережи і благослови, Боже!
Daniel Melker
So great to see all the smiles. G-d bless Ukraine and we all know the word bravery is an understatement!
Галина Солонько
Вітаю!!! Це давно потрібне вистраждане і правильне рішення! Ви молодці!!!
Dr.Meizi Eliezer-Shatz
Good luck !
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Ярослав Заблоцький
Вітаю!
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Мирон Угрин
Разом ми сила! Слава Україні !
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Юрій Гундяк
Вітаємо, впевнений що нова організація буде рушійною силою для розвитку української Парадонтології.
Олег Мацех
Вітаю, такі кроки українців надихають.
Ігор Сирота
Супер! Молодці!
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Марина Худякова
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Ірина Пожидаєва
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Любомира Гук
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Маріанна Яковук
Щирі вітання! Успіхів!
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Who is a periodontist?

A periodontist is a dental specialist who diagnoses, treats, and prevents diseases of the tissues surrounding the teeth (periodontium), such as the gums, bone tissue, and ligaments that hold the teeth in place. A periodontist helps maintain gum health and prevent tooth loss by treating diseases such as gingivitis, periodontitis, and periodontosis.

For a complete description and qualifications of the profession, please follow the link:

zakon.rada.gov.ua/rada/show/v0293282

Where can you specialize in periodontology?

  • Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Department of Postgraduate Education for Dentists
  • Poltava State Medical University, Department of Therapeutic Dentistry
  • P.L. Shupyk National Medical University
  • Bukovinian State Medical University, Department of Therapeutic Dentistry (Chernivtsi)
  • Bogomolets National Medical University, Department of Therapeutic Dentistry
  • Kyiv Medical University

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frequently asked questions

How does a periodontist differ from a dentist-therapist?
A dentist-therapist treats dental diseases (caries, pulpitis), fills cavities, performs restoration and preparation for prosthetics. A periodontist is a narrow specialist who deals exclusively with diseases of the tissues surrounding the tooth: gums, bones, and ligaments, treating gingivitis and periodontitis.
Can periodontitis be cured?
Periodontitis cannot be completely cured, but it can be effectively controlled and stabilized, especially in its early stages, to stop the progression of the disease and prevent tooth loss. Treatment requires comprehensive professional therapy by a dentist (e.g., deep cleaning, curettage) combined with thorough oral care at home.
Can gum problems affect overall health?
Gum problems can seriously affect the overall health of the body, as bacteria and toxins from the oral cavity enter the bloodstream, causing inflammation in other organs and systems. This increases the risk of cardiovascular disease (stroke, heart attack), diabetes, respiratory infections, pregnancy complications, and can also worsen the course of chronic diseases.