# Periodontology

Skill · Healthcare and Medical

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/periodontology

Periodontology is the dental specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth, such as gingivitis and periodontitis. Periodontists perform procedures like scaling, root planing, gum grafts, and dental implant placement. The field is essential to maintaining oral health and preventing tooth loss caused by gum disease.

Related skills: [Scaling And Root Planing](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/scaling-and-root-planing)

## Open roles requiring Periodontology (0)

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