Managing Oral Health Challenges in Athletes
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Despite excellent physical conditioning, this patient population may be at increased risk for bruxing, dental erosion and xerostomia.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
After reading this course, the participant should be able to:
- Discuss the relationship between bruxism and weightlifting.
- Explain why competitive swimmers are at increased risk of dental erosion.
- Identify the reasons athletes may be more susceptible to xerostomia than nonathletes.
- List strategies for reducing these oral health risks among athletes.
This course was issued in October 2016 issue and expires 10/31/19. The authors have no commercial conflicts of interest to disclose. This 2 credit hour self-study activity is electronically mediated.
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