0 a dentist who specializes in the treatment of the gums (= the pink flesh in the mouth in which the teeth are fixed) and other tissues around the teeth --
In other cases of endodontic treatment failure, a referral to a periodontist or an oral and maxillofacial surgeon for replacement of the tooth with a dental implant may be indicated.
When he discussed the scene with a periodontist, the periodontist told him that it would be more painful if the torturer drilled into a healthy tooth.
The station's interior, occupied by an auto parts store for years, is being renovated and is partially occupied by a periodontist's office.
