Global Prevalence and Patterns of Oral Health Disorders in Elite and Paralympic Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Elite athletes and paralympic athletes have a high prevalence of oral health problems despite being physically fit. Therefore, it is necessary to assess oral health as a critical component of routine health assessment of athletes.

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Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
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2026-01-09
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https://doi.org/10.1097/scs.0000000000012176
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Dental Trauma and Treatments
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Global Prevalence and Patterns of Oral Health Disorders in Elite and Paralympic Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Abstract

Elite athletes and paralympic athletes have a high prevalence of oral health problems despite being physically fit. Therefore, it is necessary to assess oral health as a critical component of routine health assessment of athletes.

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