About Us

The Athlete Oral Health Passport (AOHP) is a pioneering initiative by the Indian Academy of Sports Dentistry (IASD) aimed at safeguarding and enhancing the oral health of sportspersons across India. Designed as a personalized digital record, the AOHP enables athletes to track their oral health status, receive preventive care, and manage dental injuries effectively.

With features like portable dental histories, regular screenings, trauma management protocols, and education modules for athletes and coaches, AOHP empowers India’s sporting community with the tools they need to perform at their best—healthy, pain-free, and fully focused.

Vision

To empower every athlete with accessible, preventive, and personalized oral health care—integrated seamlessly into their training and performance journey.

Mission

To promote peak performance and injury prevention in sports through the digital Athlete Oral Health Passport, by:

  • Enabling athletes to track and manage their oral health records
  • Connecting them with certified sports dentists
  • Raising awareness about the impact of oral health on athletic outcomes
  • Supporting early diagnosis, timely interventions, and continuous care through technology

Goals of AOHP

  • Integrate Oral Health into Sports Medicine.

    Position oral health as a critical component of athlete wellness and injury prevention.

  • Empower Athletes with Preventive Care.

    Provide athletes with the tools to monitor, maintain, and manage their oral health throughout their career.

  • Standardize Access to Sports Dentistry.

    Ensure consistent and reliable access to IASD-certified dental care across all levels of sports.

  • Leverage Technology for Health Tracking.

    Use digital platforms to simplify oral health documentation and improve continuity of care.

Objectives of AOHP

  • Create a Digital Oral Health Record for Athletes.

    Enable athletes to log dental visits, treatments, mouthguard usage, and injuries in a secure portal.

  • Build a National Registry of Sports Dentists.

    List certified IASD-affiliated dentists to connect athletes with specialized care providers.

  • Facilitate Periodic Dental Screenings.

    Issue reminders and alerts to athletes for timely checkups and preventive care interventions.

  • Promote Research and Data Collection.

    Use anonymized data to support research on the prevalence, impact, and management of sports-related dental injuries.

  • Enhance Collaboration between Dentists, Coaches & Athletes.

    Encourage a multidisciplinary approach to managing athlete health by integrating dental insights with overall fitness protocols.

Indian Dental Association (IDA)

The largest professional body of dentists in India.

Representing over 75,000 members across the country, IDA was established in 1949 with a commitment to promoting oral health and supporting dental professionals through education, advocacy, and public health initiatives.

From clinical residencies and specialty courses to journals and national awareness campaigns, IDA leads the advancement of dental care in India.

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Indian Academy of Sports Dentistry (IASD)

Enhancing oral health in sports.

IASD is a pioneering arm of IDA, addressing sports-related dental injuries through prevention, education, and innovation.

With its 1-year fellowship, custom mouthguard programs, and collaborations with sports bodies, IASD is integrating oral care into sports medicine—empowering athletes to perform safely and at their best.

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