A Periodontist is a dental specialist who treats the supporting structures of your teeth, including the gums, roots and bone. A periodontist can also specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal diseases, and the surgical placement maintenance of dental implants.
Dentists in Pembroke Pines, Florida who specialize in
Periodontics
A Periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical and non-surgical treatment of diseases and conditions of periodontal diseases (diseases of the gums, jaw bone, cementum and the periodontal ligaments which compose the supporting structure of the teeth) including gingivitis, periodontitis and gingival recession (gum recession). Periodontists complete 3 years of additional formal training beyond dental school in an accredited residency training program. All Top3dentists.com Periodontists are Board Certification by the American Board of Periodontology. A diplomate is a periodontist who has made significant achievements beyond the mandatory educational requirements of the specialty and who is certified by the American Board of Periodontology.
The educational requirements are as follows:
- Certification as a dentist, including basic college education and completion of dental school to earn the D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree and;
- Certification as a periodontist after postdoctoral study in an ADA approved program. This period of study is concentrated on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of periodontal disease
- Comprehensive written and oral examinations covering all phases of periodontal disease and its treatment, including dental implants
- Presentation of detailed reports on a broad range of actual treatment personally provided by the periodontist
- Recertification every three years