periodontia Dentistry. orig. U.S.
(pɛrɪəˈdɒntɪə)
[f. periodont(ium s.v. peri- 1 b + -ia1.]
= periodontics.
| 1914 Items of Interest July 429 We..deem it for the best interests of the public and the profession that a society should be formed, to the end that those especially interested may meet and work together..for the scientific investigation of periodontoclasia and caries, and that the practice of oral prophylaxis and periodontia as an exclusive speciality may be encouraged. 1924 Glasgow Herald 5 Mar. 9/4 Harold Box..holds the position of Professor of Dental Pathology and Periodontia at the Royal College of Dental Surgeons at Toronto, Canada. 1960 S. Sorrin Pract. of Periodontia p. vii/1 The treatment for periodontal disease is of interest not only to the specialist in periodontia but also to the general practitioner of dentistry. 1960 Times 27 July 3/2 (Advt.), Applications are invited for the appointment of Head of Department of Periodontia. |
Hence perioˈdontic a. = periodontal adj. s.v. peri- 1 a.
| 1926 R. J. E. Scott Gould's Med. Dict. 984/1 Periodontic, same as periodontal. 1978 N.Y. Times 30 Mar. b18/2 (Advt.), Dentist. Experienced for general practice... Crown and bridge, periodontic, endodontic, pedodontic. |