Periodontist
Duties and Responsibilities:
Periodontist is a dentist who specializes
in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement
of dental implants. Periodontists are also experts in the treatment of oral
inflammation. They often treat more problematic
periodontal cases, such as those with severe gum disease or a complex medical
history. The periodontist examines the gums, checks to see if there is any gum
line recession assesses how the teeth fit together when biting, and checks the
teeth to see if any are loose. They can
also treat patients with severe gum problems using a range of surgical
procedures. In addition, periodontists are specially trained in the placement
and repair of dental implants.
Average Salary: $30,000-$60,000
Educational Requirements:

It takes many years of study to
become a periodontist. The journey begins by completing a bachelor's degree in
chemistry, biology or a related topic and continues with four years of study in
dentistry school where a DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) degree or DMD (Doctor
of Dental Medicine) degree is earned; the dental school must be accredited by
the American Dental Association. After dentistry school, a student periodontist
completes three additional years of study to specialize in periodontics and
receive a Ph.D. Each license requires completion of an exam.