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What is a periodontist?
A periodontist is a dentist who has completed a university post-graduate specialty program in periodontics.
Periodontics is a specialty of dentistry that deals with the maintenance of health and the diagnosis and treatment of gum disease, as well as the placement of dental implants.
Periodontal specialty programs are an additional two to three years in duration following graduation from the four year dental school program.
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