Medical Definition of PERIODONTICS. : a branch of dentistry that deals with diseases of the supporting and investing structures of the teeth including the gums, cementum, periodontal ligaments, and alveolar boneâcalled also periodontia, periodontology. a branch of dentistry that deals with diseases of the supporting and investing structures of the teeth including the gums, cementum, periodontal membranes, and alveolar bone. â periÂ·odonÂ·tist \-Ëdaen-ËdÃ¤n\ tist. noun
Psychiatric nursing or mental health nursing is the specialty of nursing that cares for people of all ages with mental illness or mental distress, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychosis, depression or dementia.
Examples include art therapist, music therapist. The following mental health professionals can prescribe medication; however, they may not provide therapy: 1  Psychiatrist â A medical doctor with special training in the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional illnesses.2  A psychiatrist can prescribe medication, but they often do not counsel patients.inding the right one for you may require some research. Below is a listing of types of mental health treatment professionals to help you understand the differences between the services they provide.