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How to become a periodontist?
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Education: You'll need to first earn a dental degree from a dental school, and then be accepted into a post graduate program in periodontics. Once you are in dental school, the opportunities will become apparent.
Answered 1/26/2020
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Three steps: 1.College 4 years. 2. Dental School 4 years. 3. Full-time Perio residency 3 years. Hope it helps.
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