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periodontist

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per·i·o·don·tics  (pr--dntks)
n. (used with a sing. verb)
The branch of dentistry that deals with the study and treatment of periodontal disease.
peri·o·dontic, peri·o·donti·cal adj.
peri·o·dontist n.
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Noun1.periodontist - a dentist specializing in diseases of the gums and other structure surrounding the teeth
dental practitioner, dentist, tooth doctor - a person qualified to practice dentistry
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