At the time of the survey, SDHs in Japan were engaged in various activities, including oral prophylaxis, oral health instruction services for athletes, work related to mouthguards, educational activities for trauma prevention devices, assistance with sports-related traumas in the jaw and oral cavity areas, and work in exercise areas. Dental clinic workers were particularly active in these roles, and many SDHs are seeking further opportunities for activity. Increasing professional opportunities for SDHs is expected to enhance their qualifications and improve the oral health of athletes and sports enthusiasts in the future.
Kuwahara et al. (Fri,) studied this question.