Oncology & Maxillofacial Prosthetics Services

At Palmetto Smiles Prosthetic Dentistry we are proud to offer our patients dental oncology and maxillofacial prosthetics. Dental oncology is the art and science of helping patients with head and neck related cancer.

Due to undergoing chemotherapy, or immunotherapy treatment, these patients have a difficult time being treated in a normal dental environment. Dr. Houstmen specializes in this form of treatment.

Dental Oncology

Oral pathology is an area of dentistry focused on oral cancer and other pathologies. Our practice will consult with patients concerned with suspicious oral legions. Slides from biopies can be taken and the results from tissue biopsies shared. An oral pathologist works closely with our team.

During cancer treatment, you may see a prosthodontist who can create interim prostheses for you. He or she can also help planthe bit reconstruction when cancer treatments are finished.