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In brief
Sports participation can result in three types of dental trauma: fracture, displacement, and avulsion. On-field physical exam and classification of dentoalveolar injury can expedite referral for definitive treatment. Emergency measures to control bleeding and store avulsed teeth can help preserve dental integrity. Physicians can help prevent dental trauma by promoting mouth guard use.
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Notes on contributors
David P. Kumamoto
Dr Kumamoto is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry and a member of the Academy for Sports Dentistry.
Mark Jacob
Dr Jacob is a general practice resident at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City and a member of the Academy for Sports Dentistry.
Dale Nickelsen
Dr Nickelsen is an associate professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry.
Warren B. Howe
Dr Howe is a team physician at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington, and a member of the editorial board of THE PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINE.