The word periodontist in German would be (if it is a male) (der) Periodontist and (if it is a female) (die) Periodontistin.

The correct spelling is "periodontist." A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in treatment of gum diseases.

A physicain who specializes in the treatment of the gums is called a periodontist. A periodontist specializes in treating such things as periodontal disease, implants, gum surgeries, and sometimes simple extractions depending how much education the periodontist has received.

I think pyorrhea is the disease, a periodontist is the type of dentist that treats it. My father had it and it seems to be genetic.

A periodontist is someone who has specialized skills in dealing with periodontal disease. This covers diagnosis, treatment and also prevention of the disease. A periodontist is also good at treating oral inflammation and placing dental implants.