athletes

Poor Oral Health Impacts Athletic Performance

Poor oral hygiene has a negative impact on athletic training and performance, according to...

Delta Dental Gives Kids Mouthguards as Part of Youth Sports Safety Month

In recognition of April as Youth Sports Safety Month, Delta Dental of Tennessee has...

Mouthguards Protect Athletes Against Concussions

Researchers at the University of Calgary have found that mouthguards reduce the risk of concussion...

Smart Mouthguard Technology Gets Licensing Deal

University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) alumnus Michael Wright, DDS, MS, has licensed...

Most Young Athletes Don’t Wear Mouthguards

There is a widespread lack of mouthguard use in youth sports, posing risks to...

Athletes Inconsistently Use and Clean Their Mouthguards

As fall sports get underway, athletes need to stock up on safety gear. And...

Sports Drinks Endanger Elite Athletes’ Oral Health

While Olympic and professional athletes have better oral hygiene habits than the rest of...

Sleep Disordered Breathing May Be Related to Sudden Cardiac Death

University rugby players are more likely to suffer from sleep disordered breathing (SDB) than...

Celebrate National Facial Protection Month This April

Some dental and facial injuries sustained in athletic activities are preventable. This April, five...

Dental Groups Encourage Sports Safety for National Facial Protection Month

April is National Facial Protection Month, and 5 dental organizations are teaming up to...