Periodontist

                              Periodontist

Duties and Responsibilities:

A 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. Periodontist receive extensive training In these areas, including three additional year of education beyond dental school. They are familiar with the latest techniques for diagnosing and treating periodontal disease, and also trained in performing cosmetic periodontal procedures.

Salary:

$97,000-$241,000

Education:

You’ll need a minimum of 2 years of college level pre-dental education before you can be admitted to dental school. You’ll need to take the dental admissions test and score well to be admitted. Periodontal training can be obtained from a college or university or from a civilian or military hospital facility. In most untied state, members of the dental profession must pass written and practical examinations after they complete their training. The American Board of Periodontology (ABP) offers comprehensive oral and written exams on all aspects of periodontal disease and treatment, for periodontists who have completed a specialty program in periodontics that has been approved by the American Dental Association.