NATIONAL SPORTS DENTISTRY COMMITTEE (NSDC)
For Dentists
Specialized Sports Dentistry Training
Engage in or refer to masters programs to gain expertise in managing sports-related dental injuries, fabricating custom mouthguards, and understanding the oral health needs of athletes.
Collaboration & Consultation
Work closely with sports medicine experts, sports organizations, athletes, and coaches to provide comprehensive oral healthcare.
Preventive Services
Offer pre-season dental screenings, oral health education, and fabrication of properly fitting custom mouthguards.
Treatment of Dental Injuries
Provide prompt and effective treatment for sports-related dental trauma.
Research & Advocacy
Participate in or support research in sports dentistry and advocate for the integration of oral health in sports.
Dietary Advice Collaboration
Work with sports nutritionists to balance an athlete’s dietary needs with their oral health requirements, advising on minimizing risks from sugary or acidic sports foods/drinks.
Emergency Care Preparedness
Be available for or train allied personnel (physicians, nurses, paramedics with teams) in emergency dental care at sporting events.
Types of Membership
Life membership
Eligibility criteria – BDS from any recognised university in India
Student membership
Eligibility criteria: Valid ID of a recognised dental college, last exam passed marksheet
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Education Initiatives for Dentists
NSDC Volunteer/CDE Programs:
Any dental school/college/dental organization or association can connect with us to take an awareness session for their dentists on sports dentistry and how it can be incorporated in daily practice.
NSDC Ambassador Program:
This program is only for member dentists in which we guide and orient towards sports :dentistry and we build a platform for dentists to connect dentists with the sports industry.
Two Courses are Offered:
NSDC & ISST CERTIFIED (it is a private course)
MASTERS PROGRAMME IN SPORTS DENTISTRY:
1 year hybrid program
50hrs online training including 3 days online workshop,
2 days offline workshop
400 marks MCQ exam and assignments
NSDC & ISST Co-Certified and KARNAVATI UNIVERSITY CERTIFIED FELLOWSHIP IN SPORTS DENTSITRY:
1year hybrid program
120 hours total training – 60 online and 60 offline
60hrs Online includes:
- Lectures on ISST online portal
- 3 days online workshop by NSDC
- Lectures on NSDC archives
60hrs Offline includes:
- 30hrs/4 days at Karnavati School of Dentistry, Ahmedabad
- 30hrs of sports dentistry work to be completed by the candidate and guided by NSDC
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