Oral Health and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Professional Soccer Players in Southern Italy: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Results from the present study showed that the oral health of professional soccer players in Southern Italy was poor, especially regarding caries, erosion, and periodontal diseases. Moreover, OHIP-14 showed an impact on oral health in soccer players' QoL, revealing that poor oral health negatively affected professional well-being and performance. Results suggest the need for prevention interventions for professional athletes.
Authors
- Martina Ferrillo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1878-4694)
- Silvia Angelillo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8103-5368)
- Delfina Pacifico
- Leonzio Fortunato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8701-5018)
- Carmelo Giuseppe Angelo Nobile (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0762-513X)
- Saverio Mirarchi
Publication Details
- Journal
- PubMed
- Published
- 2025-02-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3290/j.ohpd.c_1859
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.44