periodontics

American  

[per-ee-uh-don-tiks] / ˌpɛr i əˈdɒn tɪks /

Also periodontia

noun

(used with a singular verb)

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

---

periodontics British  

/ ˌpɛrɪəˈdɒntɪks /

noun

1. Also called: periodontology.  (functioning as singular) the branch of dentistry concerned with diseases affecting the tissues and structures that surround teeth

---

periodontics Scientific  

/ 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.

---

Other Word Forms

• periodontic adjective
• periodontically adverb

Etymology

Origin of periodontics

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

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.

From Washington Post

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

From Washington Post

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

From Washington Times

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

From Washington Post

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

From Washington Post