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Dentists lack routine training and practice in fabricating custom mouthguards for athletes, despite awareness of their importance in preventing sports-related dental injuries. This highlights a need for curriculum updates and increased advocacy.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Sports Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Dental injuries are a significant risk in contact sports.
  • Mouthguards are effective in preventing sports-related dental trauma.
  • Dentists play a crucial role in educating patients about mouthguards.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess dentists' awareness of mouthguards.
  • To evaluate dentists' training in mouthguard fabrication.
  • To determine the frequency of mouthguard recommendation to athletic patients.

Main Methods:

  • An institutional cross-sectional survey was conducted.
  • An online questionnaire was distributed to 1500 dental offices and departments in India.
  • Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.
Keywords:
Awarenessdental fraternitymouthguardperception

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Main Results:

  • 640 responses were analyzed.
  • Most dentists lacked formal training in mouthguard fabrication.
  • One-third of dentists recommended mouthguards, citing lack of training as a barrier.
  • Awareness of different mouthguard types varied, with limited knowledge of orthodontic-specific options.

Conclusions:

  • Mouthguard prescription is not a routine practice among dentists in India.
  • There is a need for increased awareness and advocacy for mouthguard use.
  • Academic curricula require revision to include comprehensive training in custom mouthguard fabrication and recommendation.