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Periodontists

Education and Training Requirements

High School

If you are interested in becoming a periodontist, you should begin preparing for this career with a course of study emphasizing math and science, preferably advanced placement or honors courses. Algebra, calculus, chemistry, physics, trigonometry, biology, and health are all solid baseline courses for college preparation.

Postsecondary Training

To enter dental school, applicants need significant college course work in the sciences, a bachelor's degree, and a good score on the Dental Admissions Test (https://www.ada.org/en/education-careers/dental-admission-test). After completing four years of dental school, dentists who want to specialize in periodontics attend a three-year graduate training program.

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