General Dentist Jackson Family Dentistry Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
Disclosure(s):
Eric Jackson: No financial relationships to disclose
This course provides a comprehensive overview of sports dentistry and dental traumatology, emphasizing the prevention, recognition, and management of orofacial injuries in athletes. Participants will explore current injury statistics, review evidence-based approaches for treating dental trauma, and examine the critical role of sports mouthguards in reducing risk. Real-world case studies will illustrate clinical decision-making, and emerging technologies such as 3D-printed and smart mouthguards will be discussed. The session equips healthcare professionals with the confidence and skills to better manage dental emergencies in both competitive and recreational athletic settings.
No Lecture Fee
Learning Objectives:
Define sports dentistry and describe its importance in athletic care and injury prevention.
Interpret injury statistics to recognize the prevalence and patterns of orofacial trauma in youth and adult athletes.
Differentiate types of dental injuries (e.g., fractures, luxations, avulsions) and identify appropriate on-field and clinical management strategies.
Evaluate mouthguard designs (stock, boil-and-bite, custom, 3D-printed, and smart devices) and explain their role in protecting against dental and jaw injuries.
Apply evidence-based protocols for the emergency management of avulsed teeth, including optimal storage media and replantation guidelines.
Assess TMJ dislocation and mandibular fracture cases and understand referral considerations in the athletic context.
Integrate prevention strategies into dental and medical practices to reduce the risk of orofacial trauma for athletes at all levels.
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