What is a periodontist

A Periodontist is a dentist who has furthered their education to specialize in the specific branch of dentistry known as Periodontology.

Periodontist specializes in the assessment, treatment and maintenance of the supporting structures of the teeth while taking into consideration the overall health of the oral cavity.

Periodontists perform and supervise procedures that aim to arrest gum disease in any of its forms, reduce predisposing factors and correct structural damage caused by gum disease when possible. They also specialize in the surgical placement and proper maintenance of dental implants.