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Review and outlook on sports dentistry

Review and outlook on sports dentistry

顎口腔系の状態と全身状態との関連に関する研究 スプリントによるこう合挙上がアーチェリーにおける姿勢維持に及ぼす影響

Recently, sports dentistry has attracted attention as a field of sportsmedicine. Since the stomatognathic system and the systemic condition closely affect with each other, we have studied both of them objectively, physiologically and scientifically.Archery is a sport requiring static concentration of thought, and it seems to be extremely important for this sport to control a basic posture at the time of aiming at a target.This study was carried out for the purpose of obtaining a fundamental data on how a bite raising for vertical position by a resin splint, which maintained stable occlusion, influenced gravity fluctuations in posture at the time of aiming at a target.

Professional Responsibility in Sports Dentistry

Our professional responsibility related to sports dentistry extends beyond the office. By our active involvement in continuing dental education, we can become more knowledgeable in this relatively new area of sports dentistry. Although it is still in its infancy, sports dentistry is an ever-expanding field. As dentists in practice, whether as general practitioners, specialists, academicians, or researchers, each one of us has a professional responsibility to become involved. Sports dentistry is certain to be a part of our future.

Legal Considerations in Sports Dentistry

The professional duties and responsibilities of a dentist in the examination or treatment of an individual engaged in a program of exercise or organized professional or amateur sports are consistent with the dentist's professional duties and responsibilities to any patient. However, because sports activities present risks not usually encountered by the average patient the dentist's concern for the well being of the patient is to a degree modified and expanded. These new professional duties and responsibilities translate into new legal duties and responsibilities, and the dentist's legal risks in the treatment of these patients increase. Added to the general rules of compliance with the law, duties that flow from the doctor-patient relationship, recordkeeping, history taking, obtaining informed consent, Good Samaritan Laws, and confidentiality are those that apply to the law of sports dentistry. Because most dentists, knowingly or unknowingly, treat patients engaged in some form of sport activity or exercise, all should become familiar with the special legal issues that attach to treating these patients.

Epidemiology and Prediction of Sports-Related Traumatic Injuries

All sports injuries, and this is certainly true of dentally related sports injuries, occur for predictable reasons. In some instances, these predictors have been well studied and are recognized by participants as well as coaches, dentists, and other responsible parties. In other instances, there is much to be learned about these predictors. There is no question that predictors have direct influence upon the incidence and prevalence data for dental injuries related to each sport. Because of the variability of these predictors from one sport to another, from one sports participant to another, from one age group to another, and even from on playground, field, or court to another, the importance and validity and usefulness of much of the data available currently is debatable. The importance of sports dentistry is not based solely on the urgency afforded by a given number of injuries among a specified number of participants over a certain amount of time. It is the predictable nature of these injuries and the need for the profession to take responsible action in their prevention and treatment that provides the strongest imperative for a sports dentistry movement.

The Role of the Sports Team Dentist

In all, there is much to be done in the field of sports dentistry. Participation by the dentist can be very rewarding, not only for the good will generated, but for the personal satisfaction derived when it is realized that the dentist has not only treated the injured athlete, but may have prevented many more potential injuries from occurring.

Practical Clinical Applications of Sports Dentistry in Private Practice

Preparing a practice to become "trauma-ready" involves more than educating the dentist and the staff in the proper management of dentofacial trauma. All members of the office should understand their roles in preventing and treating trauma. They must be willing to provide care after hours when called upon to do so. Dentists who want to be more involved might wish to volunteer their services as sports dentists for local school or recreational league teams. The dentist who is conscious of his or her patients who are at risk for sports-related trauma will also find others in the practice who might benefit from many of the same protective devices that are being constructed for athletes. These include children involved in higher-risk activities, developmentally disabled patients, patients undergoing general anesthesia, and others. Being trauma-ready may open up several rewarding activities for the practice because of the many spin-off applications. The trauma-ready practice must also be cognizant of the some-times perplexing legal and insurance issues with regard to preventing and treating sport-related injuries. In addition to lowering the risk exposure to the practice, the dentist can help ensure the maximum third-party benefits for the patient.

An interprofessional learning experience in sports dentistry

Journal of Dental EducationVolume 53, Issue 8 p. 491-494 Article An interprofessional learning experience in sports dentistry DP Kumamoto, DP KumamotoSearch for more papers by this authorLP DiOrio, LP DiOrioSearch for more papers by this author DP Kumamoto, DP KumamotoSearch for more papers by this authorLP DiOrio, LP DiOrioSearch for more papers by this author First published: 01 August 1989 https://doi.org/10.1002/j.0022-0337.1989.53.8.tb02334.xCitations: 4About ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article.Citing Literature Volume53, Issue8August 1989Pages 491-494 RelatedInformation

Mouthguards and the role of sporting team dentists.

With the increased popularity of contact sports and encouragement to participate at an early age, the role of the dental profession in relation to prevention of dental and other orofacial sporting injuries has become more important. Provision of professionally-fitted (custom) mouthguards for persons involved in contact sports, recognition of the 'injury prone dentition', and expertise in immediate management of dental injuries form the basis of sports dentistry. The aim of this review paper is to increase professional awareness and interest. Additionally, it is hoped to stimulate dentists to become involved as sporting club consultants.

An evaluation of mouthguard programs in Texas high school football

Recent publications have indicated the interest in and controversy surrounding mouth protectors in sports dentistry. Mouth protection for athletes has been and continues to be dentistry's contribution to sports. Perhaps no other item of protective equipment is more effective in reducing injury to football players than a mouthguard. Although protection is no longer doubtful when a mouthguard is worn, there are still many mouthguards used that are not acceptable to the athletes in terms of comfort, durability, and speech. It is the responsibility of the dental profession to develop and dispense the best mouthguards available. From the present study it may be concluded that a properly constructed custom-made mouthguard will minimize the common complaints coaches and trainers have concerning mouthguards. It is apparent that more education about the types of mouthguards, their merits, and their availability is needed.

Academy for Sports Dentistry.

Academy for Sports Dentistry.

East Coast District Meeting Draws 5,000 to Miami / Symposium Planned on Sports Dentistry / Symposium to Focus on Cleft Lip, Palate / Chicago Dental Society Holds 118th Midwinter Meeting / Prison Care Meeting / Notices

East Coast District Meeting Draws 5,000 to Miami / Symposium Planned on Sports Dentistry / Symposium to Focus on Cleft Lip, Palate / Chicago Dental Society Holds 118th Midwinter Meeting / Prison Care Meeting / Notices

The Status of Sports Dentistry.

"The Status of Sports Dentistry." The Physician and Sportsmedicine, 10(9), p. 19 Additional informationNotes on contributorsWilliam HeintzDr. Heintz is professor emeritus of dentistry at Ohio State University in Columbus and member of the editorial board of THE PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINE.