Studies & Degrees in Periodontology

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Master's Degree in Periodontology
International University of Catalonia

Level: Graduate     Location: Barcelona

The branch of dentistry which focuses in supporting teeth structure and conditions and diseases which affects the teeth is known as Periodontology or Periodontics. Periodontiom is the supporting tissues of the teeth which also include the alveolar bone, cementum, periodontal ligament and the gums; the word Periodontology comes from the Greek work peri which means around and odons which means tooth, if taken literally, the study means around the tooth.

Professionals of this field are known as periodontists. Their main focus circles the management of various periodontal diseases. The periodontists can also work as researches, aiming for the improvement of general understanding on different periodontal diseases in the community and to develop new treatments, as a practicing periodontists, they can also deliver patient interventions. To become periodontists, students are required to attend the dental school, then a periodontology residency followed by a minimum of 11 years of training.

Congenital malformations and periodontal diseases can lead to teeth loss as well as to the grave patient discomfort, in addition periodontal diseases has been linked to cardiovascular diseases, their connection is fuming a major concern in several communities wherein people have neglected their teeth due to their incapability to pay for dental care and their fear of visiting the dentist.

The big focus of Periodontology is prevention. By means of showing people how to take care of their teeth and how to avoid being inflicted with periodontal diseases, the specialists also hope avoid any complications. If a certain disease is difficult to prevent then early diagnosis and accurate treatment is the next approach in dealing with the periodontal diseases. Various ways of interventions may be nonsurgical or surgical techniques, these are available both for the management and treatment of the periodontal diseases such includes dental implants, scaling to remove plaque as well as plaque removal and regular tooth cleaning. If the concern is on abnormalities of the patients, surgery and other orthodontic devices are available as treatment options.

It is indeed a fact that periodontists are vital members in the world of oral healthcare, and their occupation is very valuable. Having to work with dentists, they can help out in treating and preventing most of the worst case diseases which can happen in the oral cavity. It is very significant that people will make sure that they sustain good oral hygiene in order for them to avoid in seeking out the aid of periodontists.

Periodontists generally have acquired their dental degree and then later go on to achieve and finish their Periodontology degrees. Such is taken with a further addition of schooling which can take three to four years. It is remarkable to note down that periodontists do not have typical medical degrees, except of course that the periodontist is also a certified oral surgeon. This is distinctive, on the other hand, of most dentists who do not have medical degrees. This field is a very important one in world of dentistry and it also helps out in preventing the damage to oral cavities thus lessening the chances of surgeries. Periodontists will carry on playing an ever more imperative role in the area of dentistry.