From Local to Global: Explore the Future of Sports Dentistry in Ahmedabad
What happens when dentistry meets the world of sports?
From preventing dental injuries on the field to managing sports-related trauma and protecting athletes with advanced mouthguards, Sports Dentistry is emerging as an exciting and specialized area of dental practice.
Now, dentists, dental students and young professionals have an opportunity to explore this rapidly developing field at the 2nd National Conference on Sports Dentistry 2026, presented by the National Sports Dentistry Committee (NSDC) in association with Karnavati University.
Date: 5–6 October 2026
Venue: Karnavati School of Dentistry, Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Theme: From Local to Global
Presented by: National Sports Dentistry Committee (NSDC)
In association with: Karnavati University
The conference is designed for anyone interested in understanding the growing role of dentistry within the sports and athlete healthcare ecosystem.
Why Sports Dentistry Matters
Sports dentistry is no longer limited to treating a fractured tooth after an accident.
Modern sports dentistry encompasses a wide range of areas, including:
- Prevention of sports-related dental injuries
- Management of dental trauma
- Custom mouthguard fabrication
- Athlete oral health screening
- Emergency dental care
- Orofacial injury prevention
- Oral health education
- Collaboration with sports medicine teams
- Emerging technologies in athlete protection
For dentists looking to expand beyond conventional clinical practice, sports dentistry offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of dentistry, sports medicine, injury prevention and athlete wellbeing.
What Can You Expect at the Conference?
The two-day event promises a combination of scientific sessions, expert lectures, pre-conference workshops and networking opportunities.
Participants can expect exposure to contemporary concepts in sports dentistry while interacting with professionals and colleagues interested in this developing field.
Scientific Sessions
The scientific programme is designed to provide participants with insights into current concepts and developments in sports dentistry.
Topics across sports dentistry can include areas such as:
- Sports-related dental trauma
- Injury prevention
- Mouthguards
- Emergency management
- Athlete screening
- Sports nutrition and oral health
- Dental care for athletes
- Multidisciplinary sports medicine
- New technologies in sports dentistry
The conference therefore offers an opportunity to move beyond textbook concepts and understand how dental care can be integrated into the sporting environment.
Pre-Conference Workshops
For participants looking for more practical learning opportunities, pre-conference workshops are also being offered.
Workshops can provide a more focused learning environment and may be particularly useful for participants who want to develop practical knowledge in specific areas of sports dentistry.
Registration & Enquiries
For registration and further enquiries:
Dr. Sneha: 9822910294
Dr. Ishwa: 75758 09300
Participants should contact the organizers directly for the latest information regarding registration procedure, workshop availability, scientific programme, accommodation and other conference updates.
Early-bird registration ends on 31 August 2026
Sports dentistry is rapidly evolving from a niche area into an important component of comprehensive athlete healthcare.
The 2nd National Conference on Sports Dentistry 2026 offers an opportunity for dental professionals, students, interns and PGs to explore this emerging field through scientific sessions, expert lectures, workshops and professional networking.
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2nd National Conference on Sports Dentistry 2026
