mouthguards

This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier review the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific and discuss the so-called mouth-guard controversy which has become a major talking point from the first weekend.

We also take a look at the Six Nations.

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Smart mouthguard tech is expected to be rolled out this Super Rugby season- but there's safety concerns.

Players are required to wear them to be eligible for the H1A1 protocol, meaning players will be taken off the field if there's a suspected concussion.

However, Australian rugby players have voiced unease regarding the technology, and some have claimed they've had trouble breathing.

Former NZ Rugby CEO David Moffett says it's concerning the players didn't get the chance to try them out in the off-season to identify potential issues.

"I still would like to see World Rugby doing a lot more in the area of collisions."

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February is National Children’s Dental Health Month!

Children's Dental Health Month is a time to reflect on the importance of oral care for our kids and reinforce good oral hygiene habits for a healthy and happy smile.  You may be surprised to learn that cavities are one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood, yet with good daily habits, they are totally preventable. You may also be surprised to discover that  children who have poor oral health often miss more school and receive lower grades than children who don’t. Let's talk smiles and children's dentistry!

In this episode we discuss:
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2. How to recognize if a child's gums are healthy
3. Affordable family dental care options in 2022
4. Diet matters! Your child's teeth are what they eat.
5. Children's tooth loss: Tooth pulling techniques gone WILD + The Tooth Fairy prices in 2022
6.  What to do when your child has a dental emergency
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Hear how smart mouth-guards can revolutionize high-impact sports, what surfers and skateboarders think of their sports' Olympic debut, a new app for International Cat Day and the tale of the two-headed turtle! This episode Leela is co-hosted by Leela and our Sports Correspondent, Porter Robbins.

At the beginning of every winter sporting season there is an accompanying season that the dental team calls ‘mouthguard season’. This is a light-hearted discussion with seriously valuable information. So what makes a well-fitting mouthguard and why are some made differently than others? What are the advantages of some styles over others? Cathy interviews Shane Chambers, a Townsville based dental prosthetist, martial arts academy owner and instructor (and dad) to find out more.