Sports-Related Dental Injuries and Sports Dentistry
COURSE NUMBER: 127
Rick Knowlton, DMD, MAGD; Connie M. Kracher, PhD, MSD
Credit Hours:
2 Hour(s)
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This course is designed to explain the various sports-related dental injuries, discuss the three types of mouthguards utilized and the dental team’s role in sports-related injuries and sports dentistry.
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Overview
This course is designed to explain the various sports-related dental injuries, discuss the three types of mouthguards utilized and the dental team’s role in sports-related injuries and sports dentistry.
Intended Audience:
Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assisting Students
Date Course Online:
Jan 6, 2003
Last Revision Date:
Jul 21, 2020
Course Expiration Date:
Jul 20, 2023
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):
154
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:
- Discuss various statistics relating to sports dental-related injuries.
- Discuss soft tissue injuries, jaw fractures, TMJ injuries, tooth intrusion, crown and root fractures, and avulsion due to sports accidents.
- Explain emergency treatment with sports-related injuries.
- Differentiate various observed patterns of mouthguard wearing by males and females, cultural differences, and the influence of peer pressure.
- Identify and differentiate the three mouth-guards available and identify the ideal mouthguard.
Disclaimers
- P&G is providing these resource materials to dental professionals. We do not own this content nor are we responsible for any material herein.
- Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy.
Note: Registration is required to take test.
Author(s)
Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement
- The authors report no conflicts of interest associated with this course.
Rick Knowlton
DMD, MAGD
Connie M. Kracher
PhD, MSD
Submission Information
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8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027
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