Periodontist

                                                  

Duties and Responsibilities:

A periodontist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases that affect the supporting structures of the teeth such as the gum, jaws and connective tissues. Periodontists often carry out cosmetic procedures to enhance the smile of clients. These procedures are often surgical procedures to reduce the amount of tissue surrounding the teeth. They may also replace badly shaped teeth with artificial ones.

They carry out tasks such as scaling, root planning removal of damaged tissue from the root surface. They also carry out dental placement procedures. Periodontists do more complex procedures than general dentists.

Salary:  $97,000-$241,000

Education:

To become a periodontist, students should take high school courses in biology, chemistry, health, physics, and mathematics. It is required to go to college for 2 years and take pre-dental education to receive your bachelor’s degree before you admit to a dental school. Graduate dental school, which consist of 4 years. You must complete a graduate program in periodontics, get licensed to practice, and get board certified as a periodontist.

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Reflection:

 I don’t think I would like to be a periodontist because it is not a subject that interests me.