Periodontist

Duties and Responsibilities:

A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants. Periodontist are also experts in the treatment of oral inflammation. They often treat more problematic cases, such as those with severe gum disease or a complex medical history.

Average Salary: $270,000

Educational Requirements:

To become a Periodontist you need to go to college for the minimum of 2 years level pre-dental education before you can be admitted to dental school. You need to graduate from a dental school most of them you need to take classes for 4 years or maybe sometimes 2. You also need a licensed to practice and get borad certified as a periodontist.