 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Hi Rhonda,
He can see a general dentist that does dentures or a specialist, called a prosthodontist. A prosthodontist is a dentist that has gone to school for additional training in making dentures as well as bridges, crowns and implant related treatment.
Before making an appointment it would be wise to ask if the dentist or prosthodontist has experience in treating post radiation oral cancer patients.
The yellow pages usually has listings for specialists in the dental profession, if you feel that you want to find a prosthodontist.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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