Dentistry of the Carolinas (DOC) is teaming up with the Charlotte Hounds again to serve as the official dentist for the Charlotte Major League Lacrosse team.

“We appreciate the support of Dentistry of the Carolinas and are thrilled to have them on board again as our official team dentist,” said Wade Leaphart, vice president and general manager of the Charlotte Hounds. “The safety of our players is a top priority, so it is partners like Dentistry of the Carolinas that play an important role in supporting our team.”

As the Official Team Dentist, DOC will have a medical and promotional presence at all Charlotte Hounds home games, treat the players who experience any sports-related dental injuries and provide preventive care such as the fitting of mouthguards.

“We are committed to giving back to the community and to sports-injury prevention so we’re excited about our ongoing partnership with the Charlotte Hounds,” said Clark Hammock, DMD, P.A., executive vice president/C.B.O. of Dentistry of the Carolinas. “As a leaders in sports dentistry in Charlotte, this partnership is a great opportunity to educate the team and staff about the importance of dental care and injury prevention.”

About Charlotte Hounds

In January 2011, Major League Lacrosse announced a league expansion for the 2012 season that included Columbus, OH and Charlotte, N.C. The Charlotte Hounds began play in 2012 at historic American Legion Memorial Stadium. The organization is dedicated to growing the sport of lacrosse in Charlotte and the Carolinas, as well as providing a unique sports environment that entertains and embraces fans. For more information, please visit www.charlottehounds.com

About Dentistry of the Carolinas

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Dentistry of the Carolinas is a family-owned and –operated company that specializes in General Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, and Sports Dentistry. What began as a single, general dentistry practice in 1992 has grown into 13 general and multi-specialty offices in and around Charlotte that provide excellent, accessible, and affordable care to patients. Visit http://dentistryofthecarolinas.com.