Why do Cancer Patients Need Special Dental Care?
Specialist Care for Those Suffering from the Effects of Cancer
Dr. Ronald Koslowski is one of just a few uniquely trained Dental Oncologists in the San Fernando Valley.
Dental Oncology is an area of dentistry focusing on the dental and oral manifestations of chemotherapy, radiation therapy and/or head and neck surgery.
The discipline deals with evaluating patients before they undergo stem cell and bone marrow transplants, receive anti-resorptive medications (including bisphosphonates) or chemotherapy, and undergo radiation treatment.
As a dental oncologist, Dr. Koslowski can provide periodic care during and after cancer therapy. Dr. Koslowski not only provide prosthodontic treatment, including restorative dentistry, but they also treat and manage the dental and oral side effects and sequelae of cancer therapy such as mouth sores, thrush, and dry mouth.
Furthermore, Dr. Koslowski is knowledgeable in the developmental side effects of cancer therapy and is equipped to uniquely treat adult patients with a history of cancer.