Dr. Roger Wood Clinic Intake and referrals
The Dr. Roger Wood Special Care Clinic at Virginia Commonwealth University is deeply committed to providing compassionate and quality care for adults with disabilities. Our dental care providers have specialized training to provide care for individuals whose medical or behavioral needs prevent them from being treated in a conventional dental setting. Our clinic is designed to accommodate the physical and sensory support needs of our patients, helping to reduce anxiety and increase comfort.
Patients referred directly from outside agencies that provide services for individuals with disabilities, as well as those whose disabilities or medical conditions prevent them from receiving care in a conventional dental setting, are eligible to receive care at our clinic. We take care of patients over the age of 18 with such disabilities or medical conditions including but not limited to the following:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Intellectual and or Developmental Disabilities
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Down syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
- Complex multi-system medical conditions
- Movement Disorders such as Parkinson’s Disease
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Neurological Disorders such as Epilepsy
- Paralysis and/or mobility deficits
- Sensory Impaired Disorders such as visual or hearing impairment
The following documentation is required to determine eligibility:
- A medical diagnosis letter from a medical provider that can verify and confirm the medical, physical, and /or cognitive disability (ies) that make the individual eligible for care. Please ensure that the letter includes the following information:
- Patient’s name and date of birth
- Primary Care Provider to confirm patient’s disability and how it relates to making medical decisions on their behalf
- The letter should include the Primary Care Provider’s signature and be on letterhead
- Supplemental documentation may be provided including physician’s clinic notes detailing the patient’s physical, cognitive, or medical limitations requiring specialized care
- If an adult patient cannot consent for themselves, one of the following will be required:
- Proof of legal guardianship
- Copy of guardian ID
- Administrative consent from a residential facility
- Completed Medical and Dental History Form
- A copy of your medical and dental insurance cards (front and back) if applicable