What is a Periodontist?
A Periodontist is a Dentist who has then studied for a higher University degree over several years to specialise in treating conditions affecting the tissues that support the teeth (and their substitutes e.g., dental implants). By the very nature of their work, Periodontists usually have a wide array of specialist equipment for managing diseases of the gums and supporting structures as well as the specialised knowledge and skill of when and how to apply them. In Australia, Periodontists are registered by the AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) and in New Zealand by the New Zealand Dental Council.