Duties and Responsibilities: A periodontist is a dentist that specializes in diseases of the gums and other structure surrounding the teeth. Periodontists work to provide any sort of treatment of the gums. This may involve a simple procedure, or may become a more involved surgery. They may work through cosmetic treatments or may work through necessary implants. They handle the patient consultations and then any of the follow up work that is involved.
Salary: $95,000
Education: You must first complete a bachelor's degree in either chemistry in biology. Afterward, the individual completes four years of dentistry school and earns a doctor of dental surgery or a doctor of dental medicine degree. Dental schools must be accredited by the American Dental Association. After completion of dental school, periodontist students must complete three years of additional study to specialize in periodontics and gain a Ph.D. Finally a national board exam must be completed successfully to gain a license and practice as a periodontist.
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