CDE1886 - ACDE Webinar: Cutting-Edge Athletic Mouthguards: 3D Printing and Smart Biometric Technology in Sports Dentistry
Course Description
This lecture explores the new era of athletic mouthguards—where protection meets precision and performance. Participants will discover how digital scanning, CAD/CAM workflows, and 3D printing have transformed the design and fabrication of custom mouthguards, offering superior fit and reproducibility. The session also highlights the integration of biometric sensor and chip technology within mouthguards, enabling real-time monitoring of impact, hydration, respiration, and other performance metrics. By blending digital dentistry, materials innovation, and sports technology, this course showcases how modern mouthguards have evolved into intelligent tools that enhance both athlete safety and performance insight.Learner Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Define the key functions and design principles of traditional and custom athletic mouthguards in sports dentistry.
- Describe how digital impression systems, CAD design, and 3D printing technologies improve precision, comfort, and reproducibility in mouthguard fabrication.
- Discuss the integration of biometric sensor technology and smart chips within mouthguards to collect data on athlete performance and safety metrics.
- Evaluate current research trends, clinical applications, and opportunities for digital and intelligent mouthguards in sports protection and performance monitoring.
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Speaker
Dr. Leonardo M. Nassani
Dr. Nassani obtained his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from McGill University Faculty of Dentistry, Montreal, Canada. He then completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. Dr. Nassani obtained a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Healthcare Management (MBA) from Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH. Dr. Nassani is the Assistant Dean for Digital Dentistry and Advanced Technology and serves as a member of several college committees, including the Digital Dentistry Initiative Committee. As a Restorative Dentistry course director, he contributes to curriculum development for restorative and prosthodontics courses and directs didactic teaching in digital dentistry. Dr. Nassani is the Chair of Continuing Education at the Quebec Academy of General Dentistry, Chair of the Ohio Dental Association Education and Licensure Committee, and President-Elect of the Columbus Dental Society.