Letters from MPs to athletes in Turin
10 March 2025
The clinic:
- Offers the athlete a brief mouth and teeth screening examination.
- Provides information on oral health.
- Hands out a custom-made mouthguard (if needed).
- Offers prevention products.
- Provides information on required care through dentists and educational institutions in the community.
The clinic focuses only on the steps outlined in the procedure that:
- Includes a screening examination lasting 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the athlete’s needs.
- Covers 14 oral health questions.
Statistic Out of 290 participating athletes:
• 19% had untreated cavities.
• 50% had gum disease.
• 12% suffered from pain in the mouth.
The data is from the screening tests conducted at the 2019 Special Smiles clinics held during the Provincial Winter Games.
• 19% had untreated cavities.
• 50% had gum disease.
• 12% suffered from pain in the mouth.
The data is from the screening tests conducted at the 2019 Special Smiles clinics held during the Provincial Winter Games.
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