Dr. Richard Staller and his team at Advanced Dentistry South Florida, believe great smiles are built through teamwork, dedication, and commitment—the same values that define winning athletics. That’s why we’re proud to spotlight Dr. Richard Staller and his enthusiastic support of Men’s Basketball, championing both excellence in sport and confidence through healthy smiles.

Dr. Staller understands that athletes put their bodies—and their smiles—on the line every time they step onto the court. From intense training schedules to high-energy games, men’s basketball demands focus, resilience, and performance under pressure. Supporting the team means supporting the people behind the game: the players, coaches, staff, and fans who bring passion and pride to every matchup.

A confident smile is a powerful asset—whether you’re sinking a clutch shot, leading a huddle, or representing your community. Dr. Staller’s commitment to oral health helps ensure athletes and fans alike can put their best face forward, on game day and every day. Preventive care, protective solutions, and personalized treatment plans all play a role in keeping smiles strong through every season.

Community involvement is at the heart of our practice, and partnering with men’s basketball reflects our belief that healthy habits and positive role models go hand in hand. When we support local teams, we’re investing in leadership, perseverance, and unity—values that inspire beyond the scoreboard.

Join us in cheering on men’s basketball and celebrating the power of a confident smile. Here’s to teamwork, dedication, and victories—on the court and in the chair.

#WinningSmiles

We currently are in the middle of Spring Practice! This is especially important this year! We have had about 40% change in our roster, which is consistent in most schools. Say hello to the Transfer Portal…

Because of this, your great coaching staff has limited time to get our roster together. On Saturday, April 13th- join us at the Florida Atlantic Football Stadium for the Spring Game.

Support your Owls and see our team battle against each other.

Check out our new Quarterback, Cam Fancher and the many other new talented additions.

Go Owls!

Over the many years Dr. Staller has been involved with the Florida Atlantic Athletics, there have been many ups & downs, but at the heart of it all is the relationship with the student athletes. Celebrations and victories to feelings of defeat and frustration; these are all part of the things we love about sports.

We haven’t been good about updating this page, but will try to do better! Stay tuned for an update from Dr. Staller about the football season ahead, the transfer portals and some dental knowledge about mouth guards.

As Team Dentist for Florida Atlantic University Athletics and the US Olympic team, I do all I can to stay up to date on the latest technology and procedures.  This year, I attended the Academy for Sports Dentistry Convention in New Orleans.

Team Dentists from around the country met to discuss how the dentist plays a role in the athlete’s health and concussion prevention.

The Academy for Sports Dentistry is working alongside of the National Athletic Trainers Association to best serve the student athletes.  Some of the courses were “Team Dentists Bring More to the Sports Medicine than a Mouthguard” by Jason Drury, MEd, LAT, ATC; “Team Dentist: Drugs and Athletes” by Leslie Rye, DDS, FASD, FAGD, FICD and “Immediate Recognition and Treatment of Dental Trauma” by Steve Mills, DDS, FASD.

Sports play a large role in our community and culture as a whole.  Whether it be talk of concussions and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) or injuries in pee wee football or little league, the importance of prevention of injuries is very important.

In preparation for the fall season, my team at Advanced Dentistry South Florida is in high gear to fabricate custom fit mouthguards for the student athletes.

With various types of mouthguards, the custom guards allow for the athlete to breathe better while wearing a mouthguard that will not just fall out when the mouth is opened.  Regardless of age, anyone who is playing a sport should be wearing a mouthguard.

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t’s always heartbreaking to see a young person come into my office with a dental injury that was completely preventable if just a mouthguard would have been worn.

The average cost to replace a tooth that has been knocked out over a lifetime is over $10,000.  When looking at the cost of a mouthguard as to the cost to replace a tooth, it is truly a no brainer!  Just the cost savings alone is enough reason to wear one, but if that’s not enough reason, think of the time you could go with no front tooth.  Some people may look at is as a battle scar, most people would rather not have to think about missing a front tooth.

For more information about the Academy for Sports Dentistry or Sports Dentistry, visit https://ad-sf.com/sports-dentistry/.