Travelling Patients
Dental oncology of this depth is rare in the United States. Most cities, even major ones, do not have a clinician trained specifically to manage the long-term oral consequences of cancer treatment. As a result, we routinely see patients who fly or drive in from California, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, the Pacific Northwest, and many other places.
Start With a Video Consultation
For most travelling patients, we begin with a video consultation. It works the same way as an in-person first visit: we review your cancer history, discuss your dental concerns, and look at any imaging or records you can share in advance. By the end of the call, we usually have a working sense of what is needed and a draft plan for how an in-person visit would unfold.
Video consultations save you a trip if we determine that the care you need can be handled closer to home, or if a different specialist is a better fit. They also let us prepare thoroughly so that when you do arrive, every appointmentcounts.
Planning Care Around Travel
For patients flying in, we sequence care to minimize trips. This usually means:
Combined Diagnostics
Imaging, exams, impressions or scans, and treatment planning all happen in one trip when possible.
Pre-fabricated Restorations
For implant cases, we sometimes plan and fabricate components in advance so phases can be tightened up.
Phased Visits
Major reconstruction often requires two to four trips over six to twelve months with clear timelines.
Local Coordination
We work with your local dentist for routine maintenance and minor follow-up between visits.
Practical Logistics
Our offices are positioned around the Northeast for good travel access. We can recommend hotels, suggest the right office for your circumstances, and time appointments around flight schedules.
New York, NY
515 Madison Avenue (Midtown Manhattan), close to JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark.
Plainville, MA
About 35 minutes from Boston Logan International Airport.
Riverside, RI
About 15 minutes from T.F. Green Airport in Providence.
Redding, CT
Roughly 90 minutes from JFK and 75 minutes from Bradley International.
Co-Management With Your Local Dentist
Most travelling patients keep a relationship with a dentist near home for routine cleanings, exams, and minor work. We work alongside that clinician and provide:
- A written treatment summary after each visit
- Specific instructions on what your local dentist should and should not do
- A direct line for them to call us with questions
- Clear protocols for emergencies between visits
This co-management model lets you receive specialized cancer-related care from us while keeping basic dentistry close to home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can my entire treatment really be planned remotely?
The planning, yes. The hands-on work has to happen in person. But we structure visits so that travelling patients spend the right number of days in the right place at the right time, not more than that.
What if I have a complication after I fly home?
Most complications can be managed remotely, by phone, photo, or video. For anything urgent, we coordinate with a dentist or oral surgeon in your area. Our team is available for guidance if something comes up.
Do I need to fly in for the consultation, or can it be virtual?
Virtual is fine for the first consultation. Most travelling patients start that way.
How far in advance should I plan?
For complex cases, we suggest at least 4 to 6 weeks of lead time so we can review records, hold the right blocks of clinic time, and coordinate any imaging or specialty appointments needed.
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