Periodontist
/ˌpɛr.i.oʊˈdɒn.tɪst/noun
A dental specialist focusing on the supporting structures of the teeth.
Did you know?The prefix 'peri-' suggests a connection to ancient practices surrounding the care and protection of body parts, echoing rituals of safeguarding one's health.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
περί (peri)
“around, about”
Ancient Greek
Greek
οδούς (odous)
“tooth”
Medieval Latin
Latin
periodontis
“of or relating to the surrounding structures of the tooth”
19th Century
English
periodontist
“dental specialist in periodontal disease and treatments”