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periodontics
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periodontics: see dentistry dentistry, treatment and care of the teeth and associated oral structures. Dentistry is mainly concerned with tooth decay, disease of the supporting structures, such as the gums, and faulty positioning of the teeth.
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periodontics [‚per·ē·ə′dän·tiks]
(medicine)
The branch of dentistry devoted to diseases of the gingiva (gum tissue), alveolar bone, periodontal ligament, and cementum.


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She continued, "With oral surgeons, pedodontic, periodontic and orthodontic specialists nearby, the quality and convenience of referrals will enhance patient care.
Throughout the rest of the week, all assistants received various snack treats, and on Friday, the department chairman took the periodontic assistants out to lunch.
stated "Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis Dental Facility adds to our growing list of universities, including the department of Periodontic at Harvard University, Universities of Toronto, Western Ontario, BC in Vancouver, Saskatchewan and McGill University Dental Schools, training new dentists.
 
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