periodontist
pronunciation
How to pronounce periodontist in British English:
UK [pɪərɪə'dɒntɪst]
How to pronounce periodontist in American English:
US [pɪərɪr'dɒntɪst]
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- Noun:
- a dentist specializing in diseases of the gums and other structure surrounding the teeth
Word Origin
- periodontist (n.)
- 1913; see periodontal + -ist.
Example
- 1. Gum disease can be treated by a special dentist called a periodontist .