ArticleSports (Basel, Switzerland)2023
Knowledge and Self-Assessment of Dental Injuries and Oral Health among Croatian Professional Water Polo Players: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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- Dental Trauma in Martial Arts Practitioners: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Capital City of Southeastern Brazil.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Parental Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Emergency Management of Dental Trauma in Children: A Cross-Sectional Croatian Study.Pediatric reports · 2026Article
- Assessment of Temporomandibular Disorders, Oral Health Status, Knowledge and Hygiene Behaviours Among Athletes in Croatia: A Cross-Sectional Study.Epidemiologia (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Oral Health Knowledge, Self-Assessed Oral Health Behavior, and Oral Hygiene Practices among the Adult General Population in Croatia.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Abstract
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aimThe purpose of this study was to evaluate oral health knowledge, and the incidence of self-reported dental injuries incidence, the frequency of mouthguard use, oral hygiene habits, and oral health status among professional water polo players. MATERIALS AND
methodsDuring the 2022/2023 season, 114 water polo players from the Croatian First League participated in a questionnaire-based online survey. The data collected included sociodemographic and professional attributes, oral health knowledge questions, dental injury experiences, and practices related to mouthguard use. Respondents also rated their own oral health status and oral hygiene habits. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and a regression analysis.
resultsThe respondents demonstrated inadequate knowledge of oral health, with a mean score of 6.4 ± 2.6 out of 12. Better knowledge correlated positively with older age (
conclusionsThe research results indicate a lack of adequate knowledge among the respondents regarding oral health. This deficit was not associated with oral hygiene habits or oral cavity conditions. These findings highlight the disparities in oral health awareness and practices associated with water polo participation and emphasize the importance of education and prevention efforts.
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