Rice University Sports Dentistry
What year did your sports dentistry relationship with Rice University begin?
1995. We started seeing from the football team who suffered from problems ranging from concussions, to TMJ problems, to issues with mouthguard fit. Since then, our services expanded to provide every aspect of general and cosmetic dentistry to emergency care.
Because we are only steps away from the campus, dental emergency service been one of the most valuable services we provide to Rice University athletics. We also make many custom mouthguards for their teams.
How many students and staff do you see per month?
We see anywhere from 5 to 15 athletes per month.
What feedback have you gotten from the coaches and trainers?
They have consistently thanked us over the years for the superior care and attention we have shown to the unique needs of their athletes. We have to also thank them as well. Rice trainers have been very helpful when it comes to us in giving us clear information on situations that players face in different athletic events and specific sports dentistry needs that different athletes face at different times.
We have a very strong relationship with the trainers as a result. They can call us at any time, because they know that their athletes will be taken care of. The coaches love the fact that this is one less thing that they have to worry about.
What teams do you work for other than the football team?
We provide sports dentistry services for athletes from every sport. A lot of them who remain in the Houston area continue to be our patients.
How many true dental emergencies have you faced with athletes?
We have treated dental emergencies for countless times over the previous years.
How crucial has your handling of dental emergencies been to student health?
It has literally meant the difference between some players keeping their teeth or losing them. From an athletic perspective, emergency spots dentistry limits the time that the player is away from the game.
What improvements to player performance have you been credited by the Rice U. staff?
Trainers have commented that sports dentistry helps an athlete return to the game with as much, if not more, confidence than he or she left the field with. Perhaps getting back in the game quickly and performing that is biggest help to player confidence.
Where do you see this service going in terms of working with other schools?
Yes. The fact that we are located literally steps away from Rice University Campus makes it even more convenient for players to count on us for dental emergency treatments.
Would you be willing to do this for high school and junior high teams?
Yes. In particular, we could fit everyone on their football teams need custom mouthguards.
1995. We started seeing from the football team who suffered from problems ranging from concussions, to TMJ problems, to issues with mouthguard fit. Since then, our services expanded to provide every aspect of general and cosmetic dentistry to emergency care.
Because we are only steps away from the campus, dental emergency service been one of the most valuable services we provide to Rice University athletics. We also make many custom mouthguards for their teams.
How many students and staff do you see per month?
We see anywhere from 5 to 15 athletes per month.
What feedback have you gotten from the coaches and trainers?
They have consistently thanked us over the years for the superior care and attention we have shown to the unique needs of their athletes. We have to also thank them as well. Rice trainers have been very helpful when it comes to us in giving us clear information on situations that players face in different athletic events and specific sports dentistry needs that different athletes face at different times.
We have a very strong relationship with the trainers as a result. They can call us at any time, because they know that their athletes will be taken care of. The coaches love the fact that this is one less thing that they have to worry about.
What teams do you work for other than the football team?
We provide sports dentistry services for athletes from every sport. A lot of them who remain in the Houston area continue to be our patients.
How many true dental emergencies have you faced with athletes?
We have treated dental emergencies for countless times over the previous years.
How crucial has your handling of dental emergencies been to student health?
It has literally meant the difference between some players keeping their teeth or losing them. From an athletic perspective, emergency spots dentistry limits the time that the player is away from the game.
What improvements to player performance have you been credited by the Rice U. staff?
Trainers have commented that sports dentistry helps an athlete return to the game with as much, if not more, confidence than he or she left the field with. Perhaps getting back in the game quickly and performing that is biggest help to player confidence.
Where do you see this service going in terms of working with other schools?
Yes. The fact that we are located literally steps away from Rice University Campus makes it even more convenient for players to count on us for dental emergency treatments.
Would you be willing to do this for high school and junior high teams?
Yes. In particular, we could fit everyone on their football teams need custom mouthguards.
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