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From website Ljungberg G 1 ,  Birkhed D . 1 Department of Cariology, Faculty of Odontology, University of Göteborg, Sweden. Abstract Since dental caries is associated with frequent use of sugar-containing products and since there is a potential risk for such a consumption among sportsmen, we conducted a clinical study of a group (n = 30) of 17-30-year old elite soccer players, including DFS and various caries-related factors, such as plaque index, numbers of cariogenic microorganisms in saliva and sugar intake frequency. Each player was asked to identify one friend of the same age, sex and social background but not active in any sport (n = 28). The mean values for DFS, plaque index, mutans streptococci and lactobacilli were less favourable for the players, but none of the differences were statistically significant, except for the dietary score (p less than 0.05). Thus, soccer players on an elite level seem to have a somewhat higher risk to develop dental car...

From Journal of Oral Science and Health Masaki Suzuki1* and Hiroki Toyoda2* 1 Yasuragi Dental clinic, Yasuragi Medical Center 3rd floor, 1-21-16, Mukojuku, Chuo ward, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan  2 Department of Oral Physiology, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, 1-8 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, Japan Absrtact In the present study, we have evaluated the oral health condition of 15 professional soccer players in Shizuoka. A questionnaire was undertaken before examining oral conditions. Subsequently, we evaluated the oral condition with reference to the DMF index that was obtained from decayed (D), missing (M) and filled (F) teeth. We found that the mean values of D, M and F teeth were 0.7 ± 1.4, 7.5 ± 5.1 and 0, respectively. The mean (±SD) DMF index in 15 soccer players was 8.2 ± 5.0. These results suggest that although the soccer players have been undergoing periodical dental screening and dental follow-up, their oral health conditions are not necessarily good. ...

From website Abstract "The incidence and type of dental injuries among Norwegian soccer players were assessed according to the files of the Norwegian Soccer Association. In 1979-83 a total of 7319 injuries were reported. Approximately 20% (1267) were dental injuries. In every fifth case the expenses for necessary dental treatment exceeded the maximum compensation from the insurance company. The majority of the injuries occurred among male players (96.5%). Also the relative frequency of dental injuries was higher in men than in women. The prevalence of dental injuries was highest in the top division, and decreased gradually down through the divisions. Goalkeepers seemed to be more susceptible to injuries than did the other players. Uncomplicated crown fracture of maxillary front teeth was common and accounted for 45% of all dental injuries."

FROM: Journal of Oral Science, Vol. 57, No. 3, 191-194, 2015 Free download to:  http://jos.dent.nihon-u.ac.jp/journal/57/3/P191-P194.pdf Erhan Dursun1), Yagmur D. Ilarslan1), Ozkan Ozgul2), and Gurhan Donmez3)  1)Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey 2)Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ufuk University, Ankara, Turkey 3)Department of Sports Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey Abstract:  Traumatic dental and facial injuries are frequent in sports and often cause esthetic, functional, psychological, and economic problems. The term “weekend warrior” is used to describe people who participate in physically demanding activities only on the weekend, or part-time. In this prospective cohort study, we examined the prevalence of dental trauma and knowledge of traumatic dental injuries among weekend warriors in Ankara, Turkey. A detailed questionnair...

From website (Journal of Applied Oral Science) Marcos Britto CORREA , 1   Helena Silveira SCHUCH , 2   Kauê COLLARES , 2   Dione Dias TORRIANI , 3   Pedro Curi HALLAL , 4 and   Flavio Fernando DEMARCO 5 1  DDS, MS, PhD student, Post-graduation Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil. 2  Undergraduate student, Dental School, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil. 3  DDS, MS, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil. 4  DDS, MS, PhD, Adjunct Professor, Post-Graduation Program in Epidemiology, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil. 5  DDS, PhD, Associate Professor, Post-Graduation Program in Dentistry and Epidemiology, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil. Corresponding address:  Flávio Fernando Demarco - Universidade Federal de Pelotas - Faculdade de...