Periodontics is a branch of dentistry that deals with the supporting structures located around the teeth which are known collectively as the periodontium. The term periodontics is derived from the ...

Close collaboration between family doctors and periodontists and other oral health professionals is necessary for an effective prevention, early detection and management of widespread systemic health ...

Thirty years after starting his practice, periodontist Michael McGuire said he still gets excited about coming in to work. “This is my hobby as well as my profession,” the west Houston resident said. ...