A patient is often conflicted by where they should seek implant dental care. While their dentist may have referred them to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, they may have a periodontist that they have been seeing for minor gum surgery that has volunteered to take on this task.
The differences between the OMFS and periodontist are vast in both training and experience. Enjoy this YouTube satire on the differences between the two. The Oral Surgeon vs. The Periodontist.