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Oral Health of Athletes in Special Olympics Bharat (SOB) 2022.

Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry · Jairam LS, G D, Shetty AK, Koparde AA · 2026-09-01

A screening of 586 Special Olympics athletes in India found that despite most brushing daily, nearly all showed gum inflammation and over 95% had tooth decay, with very low rates of preventive treatments like fluoride application or sealants.

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