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Diseases / Illnesses Treated
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses,
but some of the most common are periodontal disease, gingival, gingivitis, periodontitis, gingival recession, tooth loss, and gum recession.
Procedures Performed
Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including dental implants, periodontal surgery, soft tissue grafts, pocket reduction procedure, bone or tissue regeneration, crown lengthening, ridge augmentation, and sinus augmentation.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Alaska has
7 practicing
periodontists. Broken out by city, periodontics doctor density
in Anchorage is 4,
in Elmendorf AFB is 1,
in Fairbanks is 1,
and in Fort Wainwright is 1.
Alaska Information
Alaska became the 49th state in 1959, and Juneau is its capital city. Comprising 586,000 square miles, the population is 663,661. Also called the Land of the Midnight Sun, Alaska’s average winter temperatures are around 20°F, so tourism is active all year round.
You can study Alaska’s native culture, take a dogsled ride, enjoy skiing, snowboarding, skating, ice fishing, or a sea kayak ride. Enjoy winter carnivals and festivals. Take a cruise to view wildlife, including humpback whales, pan for gold, or fish for Alaska’s world-famous King salmon.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Alaska has a population of 663,661.
Of this population, 172,628 are under the age of 18
and 43,134 are at or above the age of 65.
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