The Henson Geriatric and Special Care Clinic’s provides specialized treatment for patients who with closed head injury, epilepsy, rheumatoid arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, and more.
In addition, the Henson Geriatric and Special Care Clinic delivers general dental services in the care of these patients as a part of Carolina Dentistry and provides education for oral health personnel in the management and treatment of elderly and/or medically, physically or developmentally compromised patients.
Appointments are accepted on a referral basis. For more information, call (919) 537-3866.
Meet Our Specialists
Christine Downey
Education
- BS, Biology
- MS, Microbiology and Immunology
- DDS, UNC Adams School of Dentistry
- General Practice Residency (GPR), UNC Hospital
- Geriatric Fellowship, Duke University School of Medicine
Lauren Patton
Education
- Certificate, Oral Medicine/Research, National Institute of Dental Research
- Certificate, GPR, UNC Adams School of Dentistry
- DDS, UNC Adams School of Dentistry
- AB, Biology/Psychology, Dartmouth College
Allen Samuelson
Education
- Certificate, GPR, UNC Adams School of Dentistry
- DDS, UNC Adams School of Dentistry
- BA, Chemistry, NC State University
Jennifer Webster-Cyriaque
Education
- PhD, Microbiology and Immunology, UNC Adams School of Dentistry
- Certificate, GPR, UNC Adams School of Dentistry
- DDS, State University of New York