Sports Dentistry : Principles and Practice

Sports Dentistry: Principles and Practice is a comprehensive resource that addresses all aspects of this burgeoning field of dentistry. The authors experts in the field examine effective responses for treating dental trauma and include practical suggestions for preventing acute trauma in the sporting arena. The book discusses dietary implications, nutrition, the need for screening in professional sports, the role oral health plays in sporting performance, saliva, restorative techniques for the traumatised or eroded dentition, and more.

This manual s coverage encompasses paediatric dentistry and the specific issues young athletic children encounter, and a useful section on first aid readiness presents procedures that can help ensure adequate care prior to the patient being seen by a sports dentist. A companion website offers case studies that allow practitioners the opportunity to explore sports dentistry in greater detail.

Featured in the December 2018 Medical newsletter.
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