School of Dentistry

1. Go to https://patientaccess.dentistry.vcu.edu/PatientAccess/Default.aspx  

2. Log in with your user name and temporary password provided to you. If you do not know what this is, please call (804) 827-3768. 

3. Follow the on screen instructions and update your password.

Password Guidelines

• Length between 8 and 24 characters
• Must contain at least 1 capital letter
• Must contain at least 1 lowercase letter
• Must contain at least 1 number

4. Navigate to the iForms tab and complete any assigned iForms.

5. Once finished please scroll to the bottom and click finished once and again in the pop up to save your answers. 

Zoom can be used on a computer, in your browser downloaded or as an application, or on a mobile device as a mobile application.  

For computers:

• Join a meeting directly through your web browser or by downloading the application
  
  • Click the invitation link that was shared with you and the meeting will launch automatically in the browser or on the application. 
  • Or Join by Meeting ID and Password

For mobile devices:

• Download zoom for apple devices through the app store
• Download zoom for android devices through the play store

Supplemental Zoom instructions

See our comprehensive Teledentistry image guide

Tips for taking photos

• Try and use the flash on your phone or camera
• Spoons help you pull your cheek and lip away for a good view instead of using your fingers
• Taking photos alone? Setting the timer for 3-10 seconds helps
• Standing in front of a mirror helps to get a good picture

Getting ready for the appointment

• Try to have a light source behind the camera on your computer, iPad, or phone
• Maximize/enlarge the window that you will be  looking at for the consultation. 
• The dentist will be instructing you to put your fingers in the mouth to move their lips and cheeks and that may have them move their head certain ways (up, down, left, right) so that they can see. 
• Before the appointment starts, wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds and avoid touching any surfaces after you have washed your hands. 
• You may need to do additional testing on the teeth and will most likely be taking an x-ray when you come into the office. 
• The video examination helps us narrow down what their potential treatment needs will be but may not provide a definitive answer.
• This evaluation will help determine the best clinical practice in VCU Dental Care for your in-person appointment.