Participating in contact sports can be a great way to foster teamwork and build character for people of all ages. However, the risk of dental injury can be significant.
In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Mike Salyzyn, a certified sports dentist with the Academy for Sports Dentistry and member of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic dental team, highlights the importance of mouth protection in sports and shares his insights into the latest exciting technological advances in the field.
“The thinking is starting to change based on neuromuscular data that’s coming out right now, so it’s an exciting time to learn more about this.”
Dr. Mike Salyzyn
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