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periodontist

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A dentist whose speciality is periodontics.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

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

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: dentist, tooth doctor, dental practitioner

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Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: parodontologue — dentist whose speciality is periodontics
  • French: périodontiste — dentist whose speciality is periodontics