Archive · 30 Jul 2025
North India Launches First Sports Dentistry Fellowship
Imagine athletes, like your favorite sports stars, sometimes get hurt.
This new program is like a special training for dentists.
They will learn how to fix teeth problems and protect the mouths of athletes.
It's a new way of helping athletes stay healthy by taking care of their teeth.
They will also teach young people about taking care of their teeth during sports.
This will help athletes in India, where sports are getting bigger and bigger, to play their best and stay healthy!
Manav Rachna Dental College (MRDC) and the Indian Dental Association (IDA) launched the first Fellowship in Sports Dentistry in North India.
The program aims to integrate oral healthcare with sports science, focusing on the prevention and management of sports-related injuries.
The event included participation from sports and dental professionals, academic leaders, and students.
A youth-focused outreach component called 'Krida Dant Suraksha Volunteer Training' was launched to create oral health ambassadors.
The initiative highlights the growing need for holistic athlete care in India's expanding sports landscape.
- Who
- Manav Rachna Dental College (MRDC) and the Indian Dental Association (IDA).
- What
- Launch of the Fellowship in Sports Dentistry.
- When
- July 30 (Implied).
- Where
- Faridabad, Haryana, India.
- Why
- To integrate oral healthcare into sports science and improve athlete care.
- Organization
- Manav Rachna Dental College (MRDC) & Indian Dental Association (IDA)
- Program Name
- Fellowship in Sports Dentistry
- Location
- Faridabad, Haryana, India
- Focus
- Oral health in sports
- Key Component
- Krida Dant Suraksha Volunteer Training
- MRDC Affiliation
- Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS)