Periodontal Risk, Self-Reported Quality of Life, and Sports Performance: A Cross-Sectional Study of Japanese University Athletes
Periodontal risk is notable in Japanese university athletes and is significantly associated with sports-related pain and specific QOL domains. Regular oral health monitoring may be crucial for maintaining athletic performance and well-being.
Authors
- Akio Nakamura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3156-1348)
- Rena Hamano
- Tomonori Kito
- Yoshio Suzuki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7305-1242)
- Keisuke Sawaki
- Hidefumi Waki
- Manabu Nakata
- K. Aoki
- Makoto Nakadake
- Yoshimitsu Kohmura
Institutions
- Juntendo University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Sports
- Published
- 2026-01-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/sports14010018
- Primary Topic
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00