A periodontist specializes in prevention and diagnosis of periodontal disease and dental implant placement. A professional periodontist is also expert in gum diseases like crown lengthening, liplase scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance therapy. Periodontists receive 3 years of education from dental medical college to become periodontist and perform periodontal diseases. Periodontists treat more problematic cases in dental implants and laser therapy. Visit here for more information : https://www.riverplaceperiodontics.com/what-is-periodontics/