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Assessment of oral hygiene status, caries experience, and prevalence of dental erosion among swimmers in Goa: A cross-sectional study.

International maritime health · Phal Dessai SS, Pai Khot AJ, Naik VG, Kavlekar VV, Hangal SB, Natekar UU, Kenkre Kamat A, Kamath B V, da Costa FD · 2026-08-11

Researchers examined oral health in professional and trainee swimmers in Goa, finding that professional swimmers had higher caries rates, poorer oral hygiene, and significantly greater dental erosion prevalence (66% versus 18%) than trainees, likely due to longer chlorinated water exposure.

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