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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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We have titles for physicians, physical therapists, podiatrists, and most of the dental specialties including two for periodontists. Karen Roberts, RDH, stated in an interview that "the bleach kills the bacteria, as does three percent peroxide with baking soda, which some periodontists prescribe for patients with gum disease. Before that, he co-founded a dental practice in southeastern Michigan and was its president and one of its practicing periodontists for 20 years. |
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