2017, Number 3
Rev Cub de Tec de la Sal 2017; 8 (3)
Oral health in sport
Díaz VL, Valle LRL
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Language: Spanish
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Page: 101-104
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ABSTRACT
Oral health in sport is one of the most unknown fields of dentistry by the society. Sport is one of the most universal and widespread cultural events, resulting from sports activity that can serve a number of purposes, needs and interests of people, among the promotion of health and prevention diseases. The sport is one of the most common causes of dental injuries in people, just as oral diseases alter the overall health and athletic performance compromise. The purpose of this paper is to reflect on oral health and its relationship with sport. The dentists have an obligation to investigate and show knowledge in these areas for its prevention and treatment in the community.