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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. ..... Click the link for more information. . 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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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2: Of Those in Specialty Practices, These Are the Types Oral & Maxillofacial 14% Other 11% Prosthodontics 11% Pediatrics 12% Periodontics 11% Endodontics 11% Orthodontics 25% Note: Table made from bar graph. Participants in the adult sample were recruited from two sites, a large suburban private dental practice specializing in periodontics and a large urban dental school clinic. The Diss: Slow Captain Periodontics down by kissing his upper lip, then moving to his lower. |
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