Dr. Richard Real is a lifelong member of the Bluff Park community, having attended Bluff Park Elementary School and Shades Valley High School. He received his B.A. from Birmingham-Southern College and his D.M.D. from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. Dr. Real is a member of the American Dental Association, Alabama Dental Association, and is past president of the Birmingham District Dental Society.

Dr. Real is a strong believer in the connection between oral health and systemic health and he has patterned his practice around this concept. Dr. Real and his staff strive to educate and motivate patients to endorse this principle. Dr. Real utilizes the most modern treatment modalities to achieve optimum oral health including non-surgical periodontal therapy, laser assisted treatment, dental implants and all porcelain crowns, bridges, and veneers.

Theresa has been part of our practice for so long that she feels like the dental team and patients are part of her extended family. She is known for her kind personality and efficiency. She is very knowledgeable in preventative dental care and overall dentistry. Theresa lives in Hoover and enjoys dancing, yoga, and playing in the garden.

Christina has been part of our dental team for more than 13 years. She has a personality that makes our patients enjoy any dental visit. Christina completed UAB Dental Hygiene program and strives to educate and maintain oral health among each patient. Christina lives in Pelham with her husband and son. She enjoys reading, photography, going to hockey games and most importantly spending time with her family.

Teresa is an educator and a motivator for dental health. She has carried her enthusiasm for dentistry to schools and mission projects. For over 35 years her vibrant personality has put patients at ease and we are thankful the majority of those years have been at this practice. A resident of Hoover, Teresa enjoys painting, tennis, travel and most proud of her son, grandkids and her bichon Casper.