Martijn Verhulst, PhD[email protected]Sports DentistryWhy oral health should be considered a priority in athletesWith the Olympics debuting later this month, it's the perfect time to stop and reflect on the importance of oral health for peak athletic performance. In this piece, Martijn Verhulst, PhD, explores the key ways dental health affects both elite and amateur athletes.July 15, 2021Page 1 of 1Top StoriesDental PracticeDig uncovers tooth-adorned baby carriers4,500-year-old canine teeth served decorative, functional purposes for late Neotlithic women.Oral-Systemic LinkU.S. adults associate these dental problems with poor healthSmile DesignClinical tip: How one dentist uses platelet-rich fibrinAntibioticsAAHKS, AAOS finally agree. Invasive dentistry doesn't cause PJIsSponsor ContentJoin Us July 24 at 8 p.m. ET