Dear Student,

At Sharavathi Dental College, your journey into Periodontology will teach you the science of maintaining healthy gums, bone, and supporting structures of teeth. Since gum health forms the foundation for a strong smile, periodontology is one of the most critical dental specialties.

You will learn to:

• Diagnose and manage gingivitis and periodontitis, the most common gum diseases affecting millions worldwide.
• Perform procedures like scaling, root planing, and curettage to restore gum health.
• Understand and practice periodontal flap surgery, bone grafting, and regenerative procedures to save teeth and bone.
• Explore the fascinating world of dental implants, learning surgical placement techniques and implant-supported prosthetics.
• Manage aesthetic gum corrections, such as treating gummy smiles or uneven gum lines.
• Study the strong connection between oral health and systemic diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and pregnancy complications.
• Work on advanced surgical techniques including laser-assisted periodontal therapy and microsurgery for minimally invasive treatment.

Why it matters for your career:

Periodontology provides you with specialized skills to preserve natural teeth, improve aesthetics, and offer long-term implant solutions to patients. With the global rise in implant dentistry and periodontal plastic surgery, your expertise will position you as a trusted dental professional capable of combining science, surgery, and aesthetics.

This discipline will not only make you a champion & rescuer of smiles but also a healthcare provider who impacts overall systemic health through the gateway of the gums.