Dentistry

Our approach to dentistry

Our location within a major hospital system means we are integrated into your overall medical care, allowing us to collaborate with your medical team and offer more individualized treatments than typical dental practices. We deliver tailored care for patients in New England and beyond.

Access to world-class experts

Our dentists are experts in their fields. Your care team includes faculty at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, diplomates of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain, and diplomates of the American Board of Oral Medicine.

Compassionate, personalized care

We work closely with specialists across other disciplines, including oncology, hematology, cardiology, immunology, dermatology, rheumatology, and endocrinology. These partnerships ensure you get integrated, comprehensive care. Our entire team prioritizes your specific needs, treating you with warmth and compassion.

Specialized dental services

Our team includes specialists with experience in managing patients with oral complications from cancer treatment. We offer advanced care for medically complex patients, including those undergoing a bone marrow transplant or head and neck radiation therapy.

Comprehensive oral medicine care

Oral medicine specialists focus on the diagnosis and non-surgical management of conditions affecting the oral cavity and surrounding structures. This includes evaluation of:

• Oral mucosal diseases
• Chronic mouth symptoms
• Medically complex dental conditions
• Oral manifestations of systemic disease

Care is often coordinated with medical and surgical teams to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Specialized evaluation and treatment for orofacial pain

Our team helps patients with chronic pain manage their symptoms within as part of their daily lives, including:

• Jaw pain
• Facial pain
• Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders
• Chronic pain affecting the head and neck

Care emphasizes careful diagnosis, conservative treatment approaches, and collaboration across disciplines to help reduce pain and improve daily function.

Research and teaching emphasis

You receive treatment from experts who are committed to advancing dental care through research and education. We teach and train the next generation of dental experts through our residency program and provide continuing education for healthcare professionals worldwide.