Any patient who has been in our office knows Yvonne for her personable and friendly disposition. She loves getting to know the families within the practice, and she is very passionate about helping all our patients understand their dental coverage. Yvonne has been with the practice for twenty years and has three decades of experience with dental insurance. Vacationing in the mountains with family and friends, decorating her home for Christmas, and doting on her Maltipoo help Yvonne re-charge in her free time. A native of Wake Forest, Yvonne and her husband, Jimmy, have a grown son, a grown daughter, and one granddaughter.

Becky is friendly, approachable, and upbeat. She has a great ability to empathize with our patients and she loves to laugh. Simply put, Becky is dedicated to being a great dental hygienist, and she loves working in a true family practice. She has been with our office for over fifteen years and has been a practicing dental hygienist for more than three decades. When not working, Becky loves to travel and read. She is a true sports fan! Becky is most passionate about her Wolfpack and tailgating with family and college friends for NC State baseball and football games.

Jennifer is usually the first face you will see when you walk in the door. She absolutely loves people and loves getting to know the families in our office. Jennifer is energetic and is often tasked with doing whatever is needed to keep the office running smoothly that day, from scheduling patients to helping Doctor Wood chair side. A native of Wake Forest, Jennifer has both a degree in Marketing from Meredith and Dental Assisting from Wake Tech. In her free time, Jennifer craves new experiences and loves exploring Raleigh and Wake Forest's new restaurants and hot spots. She and her husband, Brandon, are raising a son and have a Basset-Lab mix.

Originally from New York, Deb has been a Dental Hygienist with our practice for nearly thirty years. Deb is thoughtful and caring. In a world that is always speeding up Deb is a breath of fresh air, as she always takes the time to do her job well with a gentle touch. She takes great pride in helping her patients have healthy smiles. Having raised her family in Raleigh with her husband, Joe, Deb now enjoys spending time traveling, knitting, and reading.

Born and raised in Wake Forest, Heidi grew up a patient in our office. For more than ten years she has been the chair-side Dental Assistant. Heidi loves talking with our patients to make sure they are treated like family. Perhaps more than anything, Heidi is a true patient advocate and always helps her patients understand their treatment options. In her free time, Heidi and her husband enjoy traveling, boating, and spending weekends at Kerr Lake with their daughter and the rest of their family.

After leaving an associateship position in Franklin County in 1985, Dr. Rex Card opened his own practice on Gresham Lake Rd., in the northern part of Wake County. In 1990, Dr. Card moved his office four miles down the road to our current location at 808-102 Salem Woods Drive in Raleigh, NC.

Continuing Dr. Cards 30-year legacy of caring for patients with a kind, conservative manner, Dr. Edward Wood still sees many of Dr. Cards original patients, some of whom drive an hour to visit our practice.

Less than a mile from Ravenscroft school, we are just off Falls of Neuse Rd., next to the post office on Strickland Rd. If you have any questions, please give us a call at (919) 870-0550 or email our office at edwooddds@gmail.com.

Edward Wood is a native of Raleigh and a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry in Chapel Hill. Prior to dental school, Doctor Wood received his undergraduate degree in history from UNC-Chapel Hill. He also worked two years full time as a dental lab technician making dentures, partials, surgical guides, retainers, and other devices related to dental implant therapy. Additionally, Doctor Wood completed a voluntary summer rotation at the Cherokee Indian Pediatric Dental Hospital, as well as rotations in Prenatal Oral Health, Baby Oral Health, and Geriatric Oral Health. In addition to completing many continuing education courses, Doctor Wood is a member of the Raleigh-Wake County Dental Society, the North Carolina Dental Society, and the American Dental Association. Dr. Wood is a dedicated professional, but a big kid at heart. He loves to laugh with both the patients and the ladies he works with. We believe you will enjoy both Dr. Wood's personable nature and his commitment to high quality patient care. Dr. Wood and his wife are happily married, and they have one darling little girl, who is the joy of their life. In his free time Dr. Wood enjoys exercising, fishing, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Edward Wood takes great pride in making beautiful and functional dentures and partial dentures. Prior to dental school Dr. Wood worked full time for two years making dentures and partials for a boutique prosthodontic practice in Durham, NC. Dr. Edward Wood trained under a dental technician and prosthodontist who for decades have made some of North Carolina's most beautiful smiles.

Dentures are removable substitutes for missing teeth. Full dentures are used when a person is missing all their natural teeth, while partial dentures replace only a few missing teeth here or there to eliminate gaps and improve chewing. Denture treatment is customized specifically to each patient, and Dr. Edward Wood can help you decide which option works best for you.

Sometimes dental conditions, such as tooth decay orgum disease, can become unmanageable. This may lead to the decision to remove your remaining teeth on one or both arches. Full dentures are an economical and efficient way to restore your function and smile.

A complete denture consists of a thin gum-colored acrylic base that rests on the gum tissue. Porcelain or acrylic replacement teeth built into the base give the appearance of natural teeth. We know that your smile is unique, and Dr. Edward Wood has the experience to help you select the teeth that will look the most natural. This also gives you the option to customize the way you look; whether you want a 'new' smile, or want to recreate the one you had.

While dentures boast a long history of successful use, modern technology offers some options to enhance the way dentures fit and the way you look. In many cases, dentures can be secured more firmly to your jaw with the use of dental implants, placed in the jaw. In addition to having greater retention and a more natural look, implant-supported dentures tend to last longer. Dr. Edward Wood can discuss these options and help you understand the ways they can improve your experience with dentures.

Whether you've lost one tooth or many, chewing and smiling can become more difficult because of the gaps in your smile. Partial dentures are an economical solution to replace missing teeth, fill in the spaces, improve chewing ability, and restore your confidence to smile. A partial denture will also help keep your natural teeth from shifting, lowering the risk of losing those teeth in the future.

Most partial dentures contain a thin metal framework that is designed with small metal clasps that wrap around the gum line of existing teeth. This allows for a smooth, non-bulky feel. The framework is supported by your natural teeth to provide a reliable, secure appliance that is easy to use and remove. Where teeth are missing, natural-looking replacement teeth are attached, and gum-colored acrylic is used to cover the metal framework. Remember your mouth and your needs are unique, and Dr. Edward Wood works with skilled technicians to create a solution that is functional, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing.

With advances in technology, implants can also be used to support removable partial dentures, improving the fit while reducing the bulkiness of the appliance. Dentures inherently bring some challenges, especially to new wearers. Our goal is to minimize the everyday frustrations and keep you as comfortable as possible.