Tackling teeth: an introduction to sports dentistry and trauma management
04 Oct 2024
Clinical Excellence Theatre
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Learning Content
Sports dentistry is a specialised field that intersects oral health and athletic performance. As athletes face unique challenges related to dental trauma, prevention, and management, understanding these aspects becomes crucial. In this lecture, we explore the essentials of sports dentistry, emphasising practical strategies for dental care and refresh our knowledge in trauma management.
- By the end of this session participants should be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals and nuances of treating athletes
- Understand the importance of prevention
- Recognise and manage common dental traumas
- Evaluate real life cases of dental trauma in athletes
- Understand the dentist’s role in the wider medical team
Aims
Raise awareness about dental health’s impact on athletic performance
Equip participants with actionable strategies for injury prevention.
Empower attendees with immediate dental trauma response knowledge.
Share insights from case studies to inform effective management.
Promote collaborative care for athletes’ oral health and overall well-being
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