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Dentists' attitudes towards mouthguard protection
C L Maestrello1, A P Mourino, F H Farrington
1Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, Virginia Commonwealth University, USA.
Pediatric Dentistry
|October 6, 1999
Summary
Most dentists in Virginia recommend mouthguard protection for athletes. However, many express uncertainty about their responsibility for fabricating and distributing these essential athletic mouthguards.
Area of Science:
- Dental Public Health
- Sports Dentistry
Background:
- Mouthguard protection is crucial for athletes to prevent dental injuries.
- Understanding dentists' attitudes is key to improving mouthguard adoption.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess Virginia dentists' views on mouthguard protection for athletic patients.
- To identify factors influencing mouthguard recommendations and provision.
Main Methods:
- A survey questionnaire was distributed to 2500 general dentists, orthodontists, and pediatric dentists in Virginia.
- Data on attitudes, recommendations, and reasons for non-recommendation were collected.
Main Results:
- High recommendation rates for mouthguards among orthodontists (97%), pediatric dentists (84%), and general dentists (67%).
- Key barriers include cost concerns and lack of formal training in mouthguard fabrication/use.
- Dentists' preferred mouthguard types varied by specialty, with a majority recommending protection for basketball.
Conclusions:
- A consensus exists among dentists regarding the need for mouthguard protection for active patients.
- A significant gap remains in dentists' perceived responsibility for mouthguard distribution and fabrication.
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