Bicycle helmet use and preventing dental injury

The wearing of cycle helmets not only reduces the incidence and severity of head and brain injuries and their long-term consequences, but also facial and some dental trauma.Previous assessments of helmet efficacy have focussed on mortality rates; morbidity rates, including the effects of maxillofacial and dental trauma, have been neglected.The dental profession could contribute significantly to promotional campaigns.There is scope for further research into modification of helmet design to improve facial and dental protection.