NATIONAL SPORTS DENTISTRY COMMITTEE (NSDC)
For Coaches & Sports / Healthcare Professionals
Promote Oral Health Awareness
Educate athletes on the importance of oral health for performance and injury prevention.
Encourage Mouthguard Use
Advocate for and enforce the use of properly fitting mouthguards during relevant sports activities.
Facilitate Dental Screenings
Incorporate or facilitate pre-season dental check-ups for their teams.
Collaborate with Dental Professionals
Work with dentists and sports dentistry experts to implement oral health protocols.
Injury Management Protocol
Understand basic emergency management for dental injuries and ensure athletes receive prompt professional care.
Primary Healthcare Integration
For general healthcare professionals, integrate basic oral health screening and education into routine check-ups for athletes, and refer to dental specialists when needed.
Integrate Oral Health into Training
Consider oral health as a component of overall athletic conditioning and well-being programs.
Types of Membership
Associate membership
Eligibility : Sports Science/Medicine Professional, Healthcare professional.
Coaches representative Committee
Eligibility : Coaches of any 1 sport with minimum 5yrs of experience
