www. Char l es tonPhys i c i ans . com | www.Hea l thL i nksChar l es ton . com | 67 decide to travel to our center for complex head and neck surgery, reconstruction and radiation. Together, we coordinate with their hometown doctors for overall treatment planning and checkups.” Oncologic dentist Betsy Davis, DMD, MS, has earned a lifetime achievement award from the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics. She considers head and neck cancer to be the most devastating cancer because it can’t be hidden under clothing. “We live in a world where we are often judged by our appearance. My colleagues and I work to make a difference in how our patients look, eat, talk, chew and swallow. I believe our work is about function, quality of life and restoring the whole patient. I love what I do.” Dr. Davis and her team use 3D printing, skin-matching technology and other types of artificial intelligence to create prosthetic and artificial eyes, ears, noses and other parts of the head and neck. “Post-surgical facial defects and deformities can have profound effects on how patients eat, speak, socialize and express themselves, striking at the core of their identity,” stated head and neck surgeon Dr. Horwich. “Following head and neck cancer treatment, facial reconstructive surgery can restore both function and form.” Brad Neville, DDS is a nationally-known oral pathologist who has been editor of a primary textbook used by U.S. dental schools on the subject. He is an expert on mouth lesions, precancer of the tongue and mouth and managing the impact of cancer treatment on the mouth. Head and neck surgeon Eric Lentsch, MD, FACS said the practice is thoughtful of its patients’ time, especially during their first visit to the practice. “For our patients, we have created a seamless process with the goal of providing a full day of dental, speech, surgery, radiation and treatment evaluation all under one roof.” Head and neck surgeon Joshua Hornig, MD, FRCSC explained further, “The team approach lets us expedite care – and cure – and eliminate the risks to patients that happen when they have to try to navigate their own health needs that may delay treatment for weeks or months as they arrange appointments at multiple locations with multiple specialists.” Head & Neck Specialists is located at 9228 Medical Plaza Drive, Charleston, SC 29406. It’s located on the Trident Medical Center campus. For more information go to www.yourheadandneckspecialists.com. (R) David Neskey, MD, FACS with Head & Neck Specialists says patients from throughout SC are receiving care at the practice. (L) Oncologic dentist Betsy Davis, DMD, MS creates artificial eyes, ears, noses and other parts of the head and neck. TK Wall, DNP, NP-C at Head & Neck Specialists is a member of a team that provides multidisciplinary, patient-centered care.
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