Word of mouth

Through my work with the Eastman, I've spent a lot of time analysing the use, benefits and science of mouthwear in relation to sports, so it made sense to introduce a high-end mouthwear service for patients at my practice.

The sporting dentistry course takes place approximately one day a month for a year and we cover trauma to the dentition and face primarily during sport. We also look at things such as how to look after elite athletes in practice, their diet, and, obviously, mouth protection. It's important to have this all-round knowledge if you decide to offer your services as a dentist to, say, a local hockey, rugby, or cricket club. You're suitably equipped to deal with the trauma that'll undoubtedly come your way.

Mouthwear is a significant aspect of the course and one that students are becoming more aware of generally, and they are really keen to find out more. It's worthwhile looking at the science behind it, the technician's point of view and the final manufacture of the laminated mouthwear to be able to fully advise our patients.