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The Role of Oral Health in Sports Performance Part 2
Dentistry
April 25, 2025 - 16:00-17:00
The Role of Oral Health in Sports Performance Part 2
Abstract:
Sports dentistry plays a crucial role in athlete safety, performance optimization, and injury prevention. This lecture will explore the latest advancements in sports dentistry, including digital occlusal analysis, mouthguard innovations, and interdisciplinary collaborations with sports medicine. Emphasizing evidence-based practices, the session will discuss trauma management, performance-enhancing dental interventions, and the impact of oral health on athletic performance. Attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge research, clinical applications, and the future of sports dentistry in both amateur and professional sports.
Introduction:
Athletes are at significant risk for orofacial injuries, which can impact their performance and overall health. Sports dentistry integrates digital technology, preventive strategies, and therapeutic interventions to protect and enhance athlete well-being. This lecture provides an overview of the field, focusing on the three pillars of sports dentistry: trauma prevention, performance optimization, and overall athlete health.
Prevention is key in reducing sports-related dental injuries. Customized mouthguards, occlusal assessments, and airway management are essential strategies. Additionally, the impact of dental conditions such as bruxism and temporomandibular disorders on sports performance will be explored.
The session will highlight interdisciplinary collaborations between sports dentists, physicians, and performance specialists. Digital tools such as occlusal analysis and AI-driven diagnostics are transforming athlete care. This lecture will equip dental professionals with knowledge and techniques to implement sports dentistry effectively.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the role of sports dentistry in athlete injury prevention and performance enhancement.
- Analyze the impact of occlusal forces and temporomandibular joint disorders on athletic performance.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of digital occlusal analysis and AI integration in sports dentistry.
- Demonstrate proper mouthguard selection, fabrication, and customization for different sports.
- Establish interdisciplinary collaborations between dentists, sports medicine professionals, and trainers for optimal athlete care.
Speaker:
Dr. Abdulmajeed Okshah
BDS, MDSc, Dr med dent
Certified Sports Dentist (Europe, North America, South America)
Assistant Professor, Department of Allied Dental Health Sciences
King Khalid University – KSA
Bio:
Dr. Okshah is an expert in sports dentistry, digital dentistry, and maxillofacial prosthodontics. With over 15 years of experience, he is certified in sports dentistry across three continents and serves as an ambassador of the Austrian Society of Sports Dentistry (ÖGSZM). Dr. Okshah is also a member of the international and development committee of the European Association for Sports Dentistry (EA4SD). He actively researches dental trauma prevention, occlusal analysis in athletes, and the integration of AI in sports dentistry. As a leader in the field, he is working to establish the Specialty of sports dentistry in the Gulf region and advocate for its inclusion in dental education programs across the region.
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INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions Organization LLC is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions Organization LLC. designates this activity for 1 continuing education credits.
The International Congress for Health Specialties – ICHS certifies that The Waterfalls Initiative for Continuous Education who are organizing The Role of Oral Health in Sports Performance Part 2 online course adopting an Online Learning format on April 25, 2025 shall be awarded 1 ICHS CME Credit.
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