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Suwanee Dental Care to Head Gladiators Dental Team

August 19, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


The Gwinnett Gladiators announced today that Dr. Bill Williams of Suwanee Dental Care has been named the director of the Gladiators dental team. The Gladiators dental team will consist of Dr. Williams, Dr. Sarah Roberts, Dr. Doug O'Connor of Suwanee Dental Care and Dr. Frank Clayton of Clayton Family Dentistry.

"I think almost everyone knows of the standard hockey player image," said Gladiators General Manager Steve Chapman. "The sharp looking young man who smiles to reveal a missing tooth. The truth of the matter, however, is that with a good dental program, hockey players today don't have to fit this age-old image. It is important that we engage in prevention programs as well as the treatment of any on-ice injuries. Having met with Bill Williams about the type of program that we want for the team, I feel extremely confident in his ability to guide us in this area. He not only has the experience, but he is well-versed in the latest advances in dental care."

Dr. Williams and Suwanee Dental Care will provide general, preventive and cosmetic dentistry for the Gladiators.

"I'm looking forward to working with the Gladiators," said Dr, Bill Williams of Suwanee Dental Care. "I know how important properly made custom mouth guards are in protecting the teeth and preventing concussion in heavy contact sports like ice hockey."

With 28 years experience in general dentistry including cosmetic, sedation, oral surgery, orthodontics, dental implants, endodontics, periodontics, TMJ and restorative dentistry, Dr Williams is a member of twelve dental organizations including the International Academy for Sports Dentistry. He holds Mastership status in the International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics and Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Frank Clayton will provide a vital support role for the organization in the teams' general, preventive and cosmetic dentistry efforts.

"I'm excited to be part of a local hockey team," said Dr. Frank Clayton. "I believe in supporting local businesses and being a part of the Gladiators allows me to not only assist with the teams' medical and dental needs, but also promote the team as a fan and as a provider."

Both Georgia natives, Dr. Clayton received his D.D.S. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1999 and Dr. Williams received his D.M.D. from the Medical College of Georgia in 1975.

"Everyone expects a hockey player to have missing teeth and a gap in their smile," said Chapman, "but with Dr. Williams and Dr. Clayton, we are expecting our players to be unrecognizable by their smiles because their teeth will be in great shape."

The Gwinnett Gladiators open their inaugural season on October 24th vs. the Augusta Lynx. Season tickets are on sale for all 36 home games by calling the Gladiators ticket office at (770)-497-5100.

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