What is periodontists?

Answer by  walterhomayoon (68)

A periodontist is a dentist who has trained for 2 to 3 additional years after dental school and specializes in the treatment of the periodontium (bone and gums) that support the teeth. Periodontists generally perform treatment such as implant placement, pocket reduction surgery and various grafting procedures.

Answer by  currentres (328)

This is a person who has not completed four years of dental school, but he or she does have three years of additional specialty training to diagnose, treat, and prevent gum disease.

Answer by  amber33 (1941)

A periodontists is a dentist that specailizes in the gum areas. The gums and the surronding areas around the teeth.