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A periodontist is a dentist who has completed specialized training in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of gum disease. Periodontists perform a wide variety of surgical treatments such as soft tissue grafts and non-surgical treatments such as root planing and scaling. In treating patients a periodontist can help educate them on gum disease treatment, dental implants, receding gums, oral cancer screening, dental bridges, chronic periodontitis, bone loss and diabetes and periodontal disease.