Dr. Meghana Maruthi – Oral Medicine & Dental Oncology Specialist in Bengaluru

Dr. Meghana Maruthi is an Oral and Maxillofacial Physician and Dental Oncology specialist in Bengaluru with expertise in oral medicine, oral radiology and dental care for patients undergoing cancer treatment.

Her major clinical focus includes the prevention, diagnosis and management of oro-dental complications associated with chemotherapy, radiotherapy and cancer surgery. She also provides oral rehabilitation and supportive dental care for cancer survivors.

Dr. Meghana Maruthi completed her BDS followed by MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology. She has also undergone additional training in dental implantology.

Her areas of expertise include oral medicine, dental oncology, oral rehabilitation, management of jaw and salivary gland disorders, oral mucositis care and photobiomodulation or low-level laser therapy for selected head and neck conditions.

She is also actively involved in research and academic training in oral medicine, dental oncology and radiology and serves as faculty for the Dental Rehabilitative Oncology fellowship programme at HCG.

Areas of Expertise and Treatments

Dental Oncology Care

Dental oncology care focuses on maintaining oral health before, during and after cancer treatment and managing dental complications associated with chemotherapy, radiotherapy and cancer surgery.

Oral Rehabilitation for Cancer Patients

Oral rehabilitation helps restore oral function, comfort and quality of life following cancer treatment, particularly after surgery, radiation therapy or chemotherapy.

Oral Mucositis Management

Oral mucositis management focuses on reducing pain, inflammation and ulceration that may develop in the mouth during chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

Photobiomodulation Therapy

Photobiomodulation, also called low-level laser therapy, may be used to support healing and reduce selected oral complications associated with cancer treatment.

Low Level Laser Therapy

Low-level laser therapy uses controlled light energy to support tissue healing and may be used in selected oral and head-and-neck rehabilitation settings.

Oral Medicine Consultation

Oral medicine consultation involves evaluation and medical management of diseases affecting the oral cavity, oral mucosa, jaws and associated structures.

Oral Lesion Evaluation

Oral lesion assessment helps identify the cause of persistent ulcers, swellings, colour changes or other abnormalities within the mouth.

Jaw Disorder Evaluation

Jaw disorder evaluation involves assessment of non-malignant conditions affecting the jaw bones and surrounding oral and maxillofacial structures.

Salivary Gland Disorder Management

Salivary gland management includes evaluation of swelling, altered salivary function and other non-malignant salivary gland conditions.

Dental Implantology

Dental implantology involves replacement of missing teeth using implant-supported restorations where clinically appropriate.

Dental Care During Chemotherapy

Dental care during chemotherapy focuses on preventing and managing oral infections, mucosal problems, dry mouth and other treatment-related oral complications.

Dental Care During Radiotherapy

Dental care during head and neck radiotherapy helps reduce oral complications and supports long-term dental and oral health.

Post-Cancer Dental Rehabilitation

Post-cancer dental rehabilitation aims to restore oral function, speech, chewing ability and overall oral health following cancer treatment.