Trauma in Sports Dentistry

Regardless of the sport, dental athletic injuries are commonplace. Preventing, stabilizing and treating is incumbent on any team dentist, and the ability to address traumatic injuries as a result should be within the abilities of any general dentist.

In this presentation, Dr. Cuong Tran will bring his expertise as a team dentist to present different types of dentofacial injuries, both on the field/court/ice or off. This presentation will help all dentists address trauma cases, whether a slap shot to the mouth or a fall from a bicycle. In addition, mouth guard fitting and patient considerations will be addressed.

Learning Objectives:

• Management of uncomplicated skeletal, TMJ, dental, and soft tissue dentofacial injuries
• Anesthetic options
• Considerations and options for mouth guards

AGD Subject Code: 130 Electives