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Periodontist
As a periodontist in Scotland, ye'll be a specialist in dental health, focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment o' gum diseases. This role is crucial as dental health is increasingly recognised as vital to overall health. Wi' a growing awareness o' the links between gum disease and systemic conditions, there's a high demand for periodontists. Ye'll work closely wi' patients, providing tailored treatment plans and educating them on how tae maintain optimal dental hygiene.
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Curious about being a periodontist? Here's the honest picture - what you'd really do, what you'd earn, and every way in. No need to decide anything yet.
What you'd actually do
In Scotland, periodontists play a vital role in dental practices, focusing on the treatment o' gum diseases and the placement o' dental implants. Ye'll perform procedures such as scaling and root planing, periodontal surgery, and regenerative techniques. Your expertise will also extend tae educating patients about the importance o' gum health and preventive care. The demand for periodontists is rising, particularly as more folk seek cosmetic dental procedures that require a solid foundation o' gum health.
1Conducting comprehensive periodontal examinations.
2Developing and implementing treatment plans for gum disease.
3Performing surgical and non-surgical periodontal treatments.
Career progression & pay
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Getting in
Junior Periodontist
£40,000
Degree in Dentistry
As a junior periodontist, ye'll assist in various procedures and gain hands-on experience under the supervision o' senior practitioners.
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Building up
Mid-Level Periodontist
£60,000
Experience in Periodontics
In this role, ye'll manage yer ain patients, perform advanced procedures, and begin tae specialise in specific areas o' periodontics.
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At the top
Senior Periodontist
£90,000
Master's in Periodontics
As a senior periodontist, ye'll lead a team, mentor junior staff, and may also engage in research or teaching.
Degrees that lead here via Medicine and Dentistry
Applied Medical Sciences
University College London
Bachelor of Dental Hygiene
University of Bristol
Bachelor of Dental Therapy
University of Bristol
Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery
University of Sunderland
Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery
Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery
The University of Kent
Apprenticeships that lead here
No apprenticeship standard maps directly yet - the university or college route is the main way in.
Who hires - top UK employers
Bupa Dental Care
One o' the UK's leading dental care providers, offering a range o' services including periodontics.
Nuffield Health
A well-known healthcare provider wi' dental services that include periodontics.
Smile Dental Care
A chain o' dental practices across the UK focusing on patient care and advanced dental treatments.
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