Table 1

Characteristics of athletes

NPercentage
GenderN=278
 Male15957.2
 Female11942.8
ContinentN=278
 Africa7828.1
 America8129.1
 Europe5921.2
 Asia279.7
 Oceania3311.9
EthnicityN=250
 White8534.0
 Asian72.8
 Black7931.6
 Dual4116.4
 Other3815.2
Sport (top 10)N=272
 Track and field9534.9
 Boxing3814.0
 Hockey3111.4
 Swimming217.7
 Waterpolo114.0
 Judo103.7
 Volleyball82.9
 Shooting72.6
 Football62.2
 Weightlifting62.2
Fencing, archery, handball, beach volleyball, taekwondo, wrestling, cycling, basketball, canoeing, gymnastics, equestrian, sailing, table tennis, rowing, badminton3914.3
Last visit of dental check-up or dental hygieneN=275
 Never248.7
 Less than 12 months ago12344.7
 More than 12 months ago12846.5
Mouthguard use in sportN=269
 No18669.4
 Yes8230.6
If using mouthguard in sportN=83
 Boil and bite3542.2
 Custom made4857.8
Tobacco useN=272
 Current134.8
 Former207.4
 Never8687.9
If using tobaccoN=25
 Smoking1976
 Chewing tobacco520
 Smokeless14.0