NUCC taxonomy code
Periodontics
1223P0300X
IndividualDental Providers
- Grouping
- Dental Providers
- Classification
- Dentist
- Specialization
- Periodontics
Definition
That specialty of dentistry which encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes and the maintenance of the health, function and esthetics of these structures and tissues.
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