Division of Dentistry

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Heart surgery clearance - dental

Oral infection can be a complicating factor in many types of heart surgery. Our dental staff works with your cardiologist and cardiac surgeon to prepare you for healthy, successful surgery.

The mouth can be a source of infection capable of complicating the condition of patients undergoing many types of heart surgery.  Our general dentists have special training and expertise in the evaluation of patient who are preparing for cardiac surgery.  We work closely with cardiologists and cardiac surgeons in managing patients to promote the best possible surgical outcomes.

Mass General Dental Group

165 Cambridge Street
Suite 401
Boston, MA 02114

Phone: 617-726-1076
Fax: 617-724-6681

Public Transportation Access: yes
Disabled Access: yes

If you wish to become a patient in our practice, start by making an appointment with a member of our professional staff. 

Click here for directions to our dental center, approximately three blocks from the main hospital (adjacent to Whole Foods).  Visits should select '165 Cambridge Street' on the hospital map page.