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What does a sports dentist do all day?
Umair Mohammed1, Fiona Davidson2, Anni Seaborne3
1General Dental Practitioner, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK; Co-Founder and Committee Member, UK Sports Dentistry Association (UKSDA), UK; Co-Founder, South Africa Sports Dentistry Association (SASDA), South Africa; Prevention Committee, European Association for Sports Dentistry (EA4SD), France. hello@drumair.co.uk.
British Dental Journal
|February 27, 2026
Summary
Sports dentistry is a growing field within sports medicine, crucial for athlete health. This study clarifies the roles and responsibilities of sports dentists for better integration into athlete support teams.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Dentistry
Background:
- Sports dentistry is increasingly recognized as vital for athlete health and well-being.
- Dentists are actively involved with sports organizations, federations, and teams.
- The specific roles and scope of sports dentists are not widely understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the daily activities and responsibilities of sports dentists.
- To clarify how sports dentistry integrates with the broader field of sports medicine.
- To inform individuals considering careers in sports dentistry and sports medicine professionals.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research approach.
- Interviews conducted with six practitioners: five sports dentists and one sports medicine professional.
Main Results:
- The study provides insights into the practical roles and involvement of sports dentists.
- Understanding the spectrum of sports dentistry enhances its integration into athlete care.
- The findings highlight the collaborative potential between sports dentists and sports medicine teams.
Conclusions:
- Sports dentistry plays a significant role in supporting athlete health.
- Further understanding of sports dentistry is needed for optimal collaboration within sports medicine.
- This research clarifies the specialized contributions of sports dentists to athlete well-being.
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