Periodontists

Periodontology, or periodontics, is branch of dentistry which studies supporting structures of teeth and diseases and conditions that affect them. The supporting tissues are known as the periodontium, which includes the gingiva (gums), alveolar bone, cementum, and the periodontal ligament.

A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in treating diseases and conditions of the periodontium. Periodontists have additional training in the specialty after obtaining their dental license. Periodontists specialize in the management of patients with periodontitis, gum recession and surgical placement of implants. Periodontal diseases take on many different forms, but is usually a result of bacterial infection of the gums. Untreated, it often leads to tooth loss and alveolar bone loss.

Dan B. Ang, DDS
Richard S. Gilman, DDS MS PC
9233 Ward Parkway, Suite 330
Kansas City, MO 64114
816-444-8822

Melissa A. Combs, DDS
Periodontal Specialists, PA
411 Nichols Road. Suite 236
Kansas City, MO 64112
816-753-0202

Richard S. Gilman, DDS
Richard S. Gilman, DDS MS PC
9233 Ward Parkway, Suite 330
Kansas City, MO 64114
816-444-8822

Jeffrey L. Graves, DDS
4320 Wornall Rd., Suite 446
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-561-8466

Larry S. Jacobson, DDS
6675 Holmes, Suite 690
Kansas City, MO 64131
816-444-7787

Richard A. Padley, DDS
Plaza Periodontics
411 Nichols Rd., Suite 204
Kansas City, MO 64112
816-931-2122

Daniel J. Thomas, DDS
Periodontal Specialists, PA
411 Nichols Road. Suite 236
Kansas City, MO 64112
816-753-0202

Jonathan S. Thomas, DDS
Periodontal Specialists, PA
411 Nichols Road. Suite 236
Kansas City, MO 64112
816-753-0202