Stanley Cup Visits Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry in Garner, North Carolina
Dr. Michael Riccobene celebrates teamwork, community and more than 25 years of growth as one of sports' most iconic trophies makes a special stop in Garner.
GARNER, N.C., Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the most recognizable trophies in professional sports made a special appearance in Garner last week as the Stanley Cup visited Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry, bringing together team members, patients, and community members for a memorable celebration.
The visit was hosted by Dr. Michael Riccobene, founder and CEO of Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry, and offered an opportunity to recognize the values that have helped shape the organization since its founding: teamwork, leadership, perseverance, and community.
"Having the Stanley Cup at our Garner office was an incredible experience," said Michael Riccobene, D.D.S. "Championships are built by people who believe in one another and work toward a common goal. Those same principles have guided our organization from the very beginning, and it was exciting to celebrate that spirit with our team, patients, and community."
Founded by Dr. Riccobene in 2000, Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry began as a single practice in Selma, North Carolina, with a vision of delivering exceptional patient care while creating an environment where doctors and team members could thrive.
Over the past 26 years, that vision has expanded into one of the Southeast's leading doctor-led, multi-specialty dental organizations. Today, the Cary-headquartered organization serves communities throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, supporting more than 150 providers, 1200+ employees, 100+ practices and offering comprehensive general and specialty dental care.
Despite its growth, Dr. Riccobene remains focused on the culture known as "The Riccobene Way," which emphasizes patient-first care, teamwork, leadership, and treating people like family.
Riccobene's own story began in his family's bakery, where his first job was washing pots and pans. He often credits those early experiences with teaching him the value of hard work, perseverance and teamwork, lessons that later shaped his approach to building a dental organization.
For Riccobene Associates, the Stanley Cup visit represented more than a photo opportunity. It served as a celebration of the employees, doctors, patients, and communities who have contributed to the organization's success over the past quarter century.
"Success is never about one person," Riccobene said. "Whether in sports, business or healthcare, great things happen when great people come together."
About Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry
Founded by Michael Riccobene, D.D.S., in 2000, Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is a doctor-led, multi-specialty dental organization headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, serving communities throughout North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Services include general and cosmetic dentistry, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, dental implants, and other specialty care. For more information, visit Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry at www.brushandfloss.com.
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