Leonardo M. Nassani, DMD, MBA
Audience: Dentists
CE Credit hours: 1.5
Tuition US: $59
Tuition CAN: $75
Course Description:
This lecture explores the new era of athletic mouthguards—where protection meets precision and performance. Participants will discover how digital scanning, CAD/CAM workflows, and 3D printing have transformed the design and fabrication of custom mouthguards, offering superior fit and reproducibility. The session also highlights the integration of biometric sensor and chip technology within mouthguards, enabling real-time monitoring of impact, hydration, respiration, and other performance metrics. By blending digital dentistry, materials innovation, and sports technology, this course showcases how modern mouthguards have evolved into intelligent tools that enhance both athlete safety and performance insight.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Define the key functions and design principles of traditional and custom athletic mouthguards in sports dentistry.
- Describe how digital impression systems, CAD design, and 3D printing technologies improve precision, comfort, and reproducibility in mouthguard fabrication.
- Discuss the integration of biometric sensor technology and smart chips within mouthguards to collect data on athlete performance and safety metrics.
- Evaluate current research trends, clinical applications, and opportunities for digital and intelligent mouthguards in sports protection and performance monitoring.
