For Referring Doctors
Survivor Smiles welcomes referrals from oncologists,surgeons, and dental specialists who need a colleaguetrained in cancer-related dentistry.
We understand the unique challenges cancer patients face—from radiation-induced jaw complications to the oral side effects ofchemotherapy and bone marrow transplants.
Our practice is designed to be a collaborative extension of your care team,ensuring that dental health never becomes a barrier to cancer treatment orsurvivorship.
Radiation History
History of head and neck radiation who need extractions, implants, or reconstruction.
Antiresorptive Therapy
Active or planned bisphosphonate, denosumab, or anti-resorptive therapy requiring clearance.
Osteonecrosis
Diagnosed or suspected osteoradionecrosis (ORN) or medication-related osteonecrosis (MRONJ/BRONJ).
Post-Transplant Care
Post-bone marrow or stem cell transplant dental rehabilitation and maintenance.
Radiation Damage
Severe radiation caries or chemotherapy-related dental damage requiring restoration.
Pre-Treatment Clearance
Ensuring patients are in safe shape before chemo, radiation, or transplant.
Complex Implant Cases
We accept implant cases that have been declined else where due to radiation history or anatomy concerns.
What We Provide Back to Referring Clinicians
We work the way most physicians wish more dentists worked.
Direct clinician-to-clinician communication by phone or secure email
Written consultation summaries that go back to the referring office, with imaging when relevant
Coordinated timing for procedures around chemotherapy cycles, surgical schedules, transplant windows, and radiation plans
Conservative recommendations. We do not over-treat. If the right answer is monitoring, we say so.
Co-management when appropriate. For patients local to a referring dentist, we are happy to handle the cancer-related work and return the patient to their general dentist for routine care.
How to Refer
Referring clinicians can reach us easily to discuss a case or schedule a patient.
Contact Information
(617) 833-0158
survivorsmiles.org
The most useful information for our planning includes:
Cancer diagnosis, staging, and treatment summary
Radiation field, dose, and date completed
Current medications (bisphosphonates, anti-resorptives, etc.)
Recent oncology, surgical, or imaging notes
Find the Right Office
for Your Journey.
New York
Manhattan, NY
515 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022
Plainville
Plainville, MA
6 Wilkins Drive Plainville, MA 02762
Riverside
Riverside, RI
250 Wampanoag Trail Riverside, RI 02915
Redding
Redding, CT
2 Long Ridge Road Redding, CT 06896
Traveling for care?
We welcome patients from across the country. Our team can assist with coordinating appointments to maximize your time while visiting our Northeast offices.
Speak With a Dental Oncologist
Whether you are weeks into treatment or decades past it
