Periodontist

Treats gum diseases, performs regenerative surgeries, and preserves supporting oral structures.

Career Overview

Growth Outlook: High

Periodontists 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