03/29/2026
As team dentist of the NBAโs New Orleans Pelicans๐, Dr. Anderson has to be in attendance for all home games in the Smoothie King Center.
If any dental related injuries occur during the game to our players, the opposing teamโs players, the coaches/training staff of either team, or the referees, then Dr. Anderson is on call and present to assess the situation and determine if treatment is necessary. Dr. Anderson has a dental trauma kit on site in case immediate treatment is needed.
Dr. Anderson is a proud member of the Academy of Sports Dentistry as well as the International Association of Dental Traumatology.
Most dental related injuries in sports can be avoided or greatly diminished by wearing a custom made mouthguard. The use of a mouthguard is recommended for all contact sports including basketball at all levels; professional, collegiate, high-school, amateur levels as well as weekend warrior athletes.