Periodontist
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noun.
A
dentist
whose speciality is
periodontics
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noun.
a dentist specializing in diseases of the gums and other structure surrounding the teeth
Word Usage
"Months earlier, my dentist told me that I needed to see a periodontist ASAP to avoid infection and that I would probably lose those teeth."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
dental practitioner
dentist
tooth doctor