Periodontist
Treats gum diseases, performs regenerative surgeries, and preserves supporting oral structures.
Career Overview
Growth Outlook: HighPeriodontists diagnose periodontal disease, perform scaling, root planing, flap surgeries, bone grafting, and regenerative procedures. They preserve tooth-supporting tissues and collaborate with implantologists and prosthodontists.
Top Skills
- Surgical dexterity
- Tissue management
- Diagnostic precision
Education Pathway
- 12th Science
- BDS
- MDS Periodontology
Suggested UG Degrees
- BDS
PG / Advancement Options
- Periodontal Surgery Fellowships
Also Known As
- Gum Specialist
- Periodontal Surgeon