Sports Dentistry (SW23-11-08-01)

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SubjectMiscellaneous
DescriptionPeter Fine (Director of Sports dentistry at UCL Eastman Institute) will be introducing the concept of Sports Dentistry. We will look at dental trauma and its prevention, pitch-side dental first aid and the influence of diet on elite athletes.
VenueHoliday Inn Taunton, Taunton - Somerset  View details
Date & timeWednesday 8 November 2023, 09:15 to 17:00
LecturerMr Peter Fine  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dentist

Development outcomeC
Course styleInteractive Workshop
Catering Meal
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£90.00
Aims

To introduce the concept of Sports Dentistry, including:

  • Resume of sporting oro-facial trauma
  • The role of Sports Dentists within the Sports Medicine team
  • Prevention of sporting oro-facial trauma
  • The role of poor oral health and athletic performance
  • The use of so called 'Smart Mouthguards'
Objectives

By the end of the day, delegates will have the knowledge to:

  • Base their treatment on sound evidence based dentistry
  • Diagnose and treat different sporting trauma to the orofacial area
  • Educate athletes about the systemic effects of poor oral health
  • Explore the use of modern mouthguards
Learning outcomes

Following the course, participants will be in a better position to advise and prevent dental injury and oral disease amongst their patients who participate in sport at any level.