PERIODONTICS

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does periodontics mean? 

• PERIODONTICS (noun)
  The noun PERIODONTICS has 1 sense:

1. the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the gums and other structures around the teeth

  Familiarity information: PERIODONTICS used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• PERIODONTICS (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

The branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the gums and other structures around the teeth

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Synonyms:

periodontia; periodontics

Hypernyms ("periodontics" is a kind of...):

dental medicine; dentistry; odontology (the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth)

Derivation:

periodontal; periodontic (of or relating to or involving or practicing periodontics)

periodontist (a dentist specializing in diseases of the gums and other structure surrounding the teeth)

 Context examples 

Association of dental professionals specializing in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth and in the placement and maintenance of dental implants and dedicated to advocate, educate, and set standards for advancing the periodontal and general health of the public and promoting excellence in the practice of periodontics.

(American Academy of Periodontology, NCI Thesaurus)