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Home/Rootonym/Branch of dentistry dealing with study and treatment of diseases of the bone, gums and connective tissue (noun)

Branch of dentistry dealing with study and treatment of diseases of the bone, gums and connective tissue (noun)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 12 letters · last seen October 14, 2026

Answer
PERIODONTICS
PERIODONTICS · 12 letters · puzzle shows PERI********
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The Root
PERImeans “around' (prefix)”

In a sentence: Polly's dentist recommends she consult a specialist in PERIODONTICS due to gum inflammation.

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The Rootonym clue “Branch of dentistry dealing with study and treatment of diseases of the bone, gums and connective tissue (noun)” has the answer PERIODONTICS (12 letters), built on the root PERI, which means “around' (prefix)”. See the full October 14, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.

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