Branch of dentistry dealing with study and treatment of diseases of the bone, gums and connective tissue (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Branch of dentistry dealing with study and treatment of diseases of the bone, gums and connective tissue (noun)”? The solution is PERIODONTICS, a 12-letter word built on the root PERI (“around' (prefix)”). It appeared in the October 14, 2026 (Wednesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
In a sentence
Polly's dentist recommends she consult a specialist in PERIODONTICS due to gum inflammation.
About this clue
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)”. Browse the full October 14, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.