periodontics

[ per-ee-uh-don-tiks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. the branch of dentistry dealing with the study and treatment of diseases of the periodontium.

periodontics

/ ˌpɛrɪəˈdɒntɪks /

noun

1. functioning as singular the branch of dentistry concerned with diseases affecting the tissues and structures that surround teeth Also calledperiodontology

periodontics

/ pĕr′ē-ə-dŏn′tĭks /

1. The branch of dentistry that deals with the study and treatment of the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth, especially the gums.

Derived Forms

• ˌperioˈdontic, adjective
• ˌperioˈdontically, adverb

Other Words From

• peri·o·dontic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of periodontics¹

1945–50; < New Latin periodont ( ia ) ( peri-, -odont, -ia ) + -ics

Word History and Origins

Origin of periodontics¹

C19: from peri- + -odontics, from Greek odōn tooth

Example Sentences

He was chairman of the department of periodontics and endodontics, and director of the graduate periodontics program at the Georgetown dental school from 1962 until the dental school closed in 1990.

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Michael P. Stiglitz, 72, a Washington dentist for 41 years who specialized in periodontics, died July 10 at a hospice in the District.

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Saint Louis University closed its main dental school decades earlier, though it does host specialty dental education, including orthodontics and periodontics.

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He opened his Washington practice in periodontics in 1974 and closed his office this past spring.

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For 15 years, he was director of the North American Periodontal Study Club, which supports continued study in the field of periodontics.

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