A ? Dentist has referred a tooth extraction that he feels is directly related to radiation treatment (loss of saliva) to an oral surgeon. If not for the rads, the dentist would have just done it.

Should this be covered by medical or dental? (Medicare) Appreciate feedback.

Thanks! C

Caco
CG to Dad. Biopsy 5/11 non-op, SCC stage IV poorly dif at base of tongue with nodes, quit smoking in '85, ChemoRad began 8/2/11 ended 9/22/11 with NED. Distant mets 11/11, clinical trials. War raging on!