Sports dentistry-a review

Dental trauma in sports is the major linking channel between sports and dentistry sports dentistry is the prevention of oral facial atheletic injuries and related oral diseases and manifestations. The most important aspect in preventing sports-related orofacial injuries is wearing basic protective devices such as properly-fitting helmets, facemasks and/or mouth guards. The dentist can play an imperative role in informing athletes, coaches and patients about the importance of preventing orofacial injuries in sports. Dentist should play an important role in educating the public and the use of protective equipment. This review is based on need for sports dentistry, prevention of orofacial injuries, role of dentist in sports team and the legal considerations in sports dentistry.