Sports Dentistry: Page 2

Study finds athletes who improve oral health habits perform better
By Melissa Busch
Elite athletes who changed their oral health habits to include using prescription-strength fluoride toothpaste and floss picks to clean between their teeth improved their sports performance in a recent study. The findings were published on June 18 in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine.
June 25, 2020
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Startup firm licenses smart mouthguard technology
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An alumnus of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Michael Wright, DDS, has licensed "smart" mouthguard technology from the institution for his startup company, the WrightGuard Innovation.
February 18, 2020
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YouTube is better for watching dental injuries than fixing them
By Theresa Pablos
YouTube is probably not the best source of information for managing dental trauma, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed 120 online videos and found the platform is better for seeing people knock their teeth out than learning how to manage an avulsed tooth.
October 16, 2019
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Study finds elite athletes have poor oral health
By Tony Edwards
Oral disease is prevalent in elite athletes despite the fact that they brush their teeth more than other patients, according to the findings of a U.K. survey. Most of the athletes indicated, however, that they would be willing to change their oral hygiene behavior to improve their oral health.
August 22, 2019
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3Shape partners with mouthguard company
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
3Shape and sports technology company GuardLab have announced a partnership that allows practitioners to use 3Shape's technology and software to create custom mouthguards.
April 4, 2019
How can dentists help reduce dental sports injuries?
By Lori Roniger
Dental trauma in sports may be more common than you think. To further develop injury prevention strategies, researchers investigated dental injury rates in young athletes playing medium- and high-risk sports, as well as the players' awareness and use of strategies to minimize them.
March 21, 2018
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New products: GuardLab debuts 2 new products
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sports technology company GuardLab has announced two new products: a boil-and-bite mouthguard and a home digital impression kit.
December 20, 2017
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Fall 2017 new-product roundup from DrBicuspid.com
By Tony Edwards
During fall 2017, new products ranging from surgical implant guides to obturators and contra angles were introduced. Here is our roundup of new products from Dentsply Sirona, Planmeca, KaVo, and other companies.
December 14, 2017
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New product: Removable appliance cleaner launches
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Grow Green Industries has launched a new consumer dental appliance cleaner.
November 13, 2017
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Opro signs mouthguard licensing deal with UFC
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Mouthguard manufacturer Opro has signed a multiyear licensing agreement with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
October 24, 2017
Dental groups say mouthguards are cost-effective
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Five dental organizations are working together during National Facial Protection Month in April to educate parents, caregivers, and coaches about how to prevent head and facial injuries while playing sports.
April 4, 2017
Henry Schein partners with GuardLab
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein has announced a marketing partnership with sports technology company GuardLab.
January 29, 2017
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