Norma, since I live about 50 miles away from my CCC, I see a regular dentist locally that was kind enough to get me in before treatment to clean and xray my teeth. I was completely forthcoming at the initial visit and told him that I would be getting radiation and chemo.

Granted I haven't needed any heavy work done since treatment ended, but at least I was reasonably reassured by my local dentist that he understood my special concerns.

As a backup plan, I asked and will continue to ask my radiation oncology department for referrals to dental professionals should I need anything special just to have those names on hand. I was amazed that they actually did have some names on hand for dentists in the area.

Jen