Athletes – Share of Cost
Oral health problems in elite athletes ‘must be addressed
Poor oral health affecting athletes’ general health and performance shows ‘no signs of improvement’ and must be remedied, say a group of health experts and sporting bodies. In a consensus statement, the authors call for action to tackle poor oral health among athletes. They say that simple measures such as encouraging better brushing and flossing could provide the same marginal performance gains as expensive physical therapies.