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.
Mental health providers are professionals who diagnose mental health conditions and provide treatment. Most have either a master's degree or more advanced education and training. Be sure that the mental health provider you choose is licensed to provide mental health services.ental health providers are professionals who diagnose mental health conditions and provide treatment. Most have either a master's degree or more advanced education and training. Be sure that the mental health provider you choose is licensed to provide mental health services.