Periodontists are dentists who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal diseases, which affect the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. They perform scaling and root planing(deep cleaning below the gum line to remove plaque and calculus buildup), gum surgery(surgical procedures to treat advanced gum disease or to correct cosmetic issues, such as a gummy smile), place dental implants(artificial tooth roots that can support a variety of dental restorations), perform bone grafting(procedures to help regenerate bone loss that can result from advanced gum disease or tooth loss) and diagnose and manage periodontal diseases(gingivitis, periodontitis, and advanced periodontitis).

To become a periodontist in Miami, the doctor needs to graduate from dental school, they then need to attend a 3-year residency in periodontics where they get extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of gum diseases, as well as surgical procedures such as dental implant placement. They then need to pass the American Board of Periodontology certification exam and finally need to get a license to practice medicine in the state of Florida. Altogether, it takes 11-12 years to become a periodontist in Miami.

A good periodontist should have excellent communication skills to have good bedside manner, attention to detail and knowledge to ensure the right treatment is used and modern equipment to make the process as easy as possible for the patient.

Below you'll find doctors we consider to be the best periodontists in Miami.