Since the 1999-2000 inaugural year, we have been the official team dentists to the NHL Atlanta Thrashers.  We have served as a safety net for the on ice officials and players of both home and away teams.  Over the years we have seen and been a part of many dental and facial incidents.  As dentists on call for the team we have had to administer immediate emergency care as well as long term follow-up rehabilitation.  Our goal is to help change the stereotype of the gap-toothed hockey player; from one that takes their teeth out to play hockey to one of a positive role model for dental health.  With the use of custom made athletic mouthguards we are able to protect the players without interfering with their style of play.