Definition of Periodontist

1. Noun. A dentist specializing in diseases of the gums and other structure surrounding the teeth.

Generic synonyms: Dental Practitioner, Dentist, Tooth Doctor
Derivative terms: Periodontics

Definition of Periodontist

1. Noun. A dentist whose speciality is periodontics ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Periodontist

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Periodontist

1. A dentist who specialises in the treatment of gum disease. (08 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Periodontist

periodontal cyst
periodontal disease
periodontal dressings
periodontal file
periodontal index
periodontal ligament
periodontal ligament fibres
periodontal membrane
periodontal pocket
periodontal probe
periodontal prosthesis
periodontally
periodontia
periodontic
periodontics
periodontist (current term)
periodontist (perio)
periodontists
periodontitis
periodontitis complex
periodontitis simplex
periodontium
periodontoclasia
periodontology
periodontolysis
periodontopathic
periodontosis
periodoscopes
periods

Literary usage of Periodontist

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The International Journal of Orthodontia and Oral Surgery (1921)
"Now we come to the question of the periodontist. In my opinion the work of the periodontist should never be divorced from that of the ordinary practitioner ..."

2. American Journal of Roentgenology by American Radium Society (1919)
"Such a reattachment takes place as a rule in the hands of a skillful periodontist. The fact- that reattachment never takes place about non-vital teeth that ..."

3. Bound for Good Health: A Collection of Age PagesMedical (1993)
"... an endodontist, who is an expert on root canals; a periodontist, who is knowledgeable about gum diseases; or a dentist who specializes in geriatrics. ..."

4. Transactions of the Commonwealth Club of California by Commonwealth Club of California (1903)
"... San Carlos 1960 Ros«, Anthony L., elementary school principal, superintendent, Portola Valley School Dist., Roseberry, Dr. Robert L., periodontist, ..."

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