periodontist
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of periodontist
First recorded in 1915–20; periodont(ics) + -ist
Example Sentences
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My dentist said a molar needed to be yanked because of a cellular breakdown called resorption, and a periodontist in his office recommended a bone graft and probably an implant.
From Los Angeles Times
“He was waiting for the time the NFL became fully racially unbiased,” said his grandson Stephen Towns, a periodontist who lives in Indianapolis.
From Washington Post
I asked my periodontist about his practice since mask-wearing is impossible when someone is working inside your mouth.
From Washington Post
As far as one of her girlfriends, a periodontist, could tell, Mr. Marcus was also ready to settle down.
From New York Times
“It’s extremely rare that teeth will literally fall out of their sockets,” said Dr. David Okano, a periodontist at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.
From Seattle Times
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