Dental and Gum Health and Its Relationship to Sports Injuries Among Physical Education and Sports Science Students
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https://doi.org/10.56294/saludcyt20251500Keywords:
Gum health, Physical education, Sports injuriesAbstract
The research sought to assess the condition of teeth and gums and their correlation with sports injuries among physical education and sports science students. The research sample aimed to identify the interest in dental health and the correlation between dental and gum health and sports injuries. As far as the method of the study, a descriptive technique was used to align with the study's nature, using a random sample of students via a questionnaire that included gender and inquiries about dental and gum health. A questionnaire was developed to detect sports injuries among students. After analysing the data, the researchers concluded that neglecting oral and gum health adversely impacts the body and may lead to damage. The study reached some important conclusions, the best of which were that students often neglect dental care, consume unhealthy food, and don't undergo medical examinations due to pain and injury exposure. The researchers advised focusing on the causes of injuries, implementing preventive measures, ensuring complete healing before resuming activities, addressing variables that mitigate the risk of accidents or their consequences, and prioritizing tooth and gum health. Further research was essential to ascertain the types of injuries and identify the job areas for their prevention.
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