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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
Published on: February 2, 2020
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Oral health screening for sport
Julie Gallagher1, Ian Needleman2, Paul Ashley2
1University College London, Eastman Dental Institute, Centre for Oral Health and Performance, Bloomsbury Campus, Rockefeller Building, 21 University Street, London, WC1E 6DE, United Kingdom. julie.gallagher@ucl.ac.uk.
British Dental Journal
|February 27, 2026
Summary
Athletes face unique oral health challenges. Early screening for oral diseases is crucial for prevention and promoting better health behaviors in sports.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Oral Health
- Preventive Healthcare
Background:
- Oral health is integral to overall health and well-being.
- Athletes encounter specific oral health challenges like nutrition, hydration, immune suppression, and behavioral factors.
- Many oral diseases are preventable with timely interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of common oral health issues in athletes.
- To highlight the importance of screening for early detection of oral diseases in sports.
- To emphasize the role of screening in preventing oral diseases and promoting healthy behaviors.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on oral health challenges in athletes.
- Analysis of existing screening protocols in healthcare.
- Identification of common oral health problems amenable to screening in a sporting context.
Main Results:
- Athletes are susceptible to various oral health problems.
- Screening facilitates early identification of oral diseases.
- Simple, evidence-based interventions exist for oral health promotion.
Conclusions:
- Screening is a vital first step in managing and preventing oral health issues in athletes.
- Addressing oral health is essential for optimizing athlete performance and well-being.
- Further research and implementation of screening programs are recommended for the athletic population.
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