Author: Dr Sneha Divekar

Dr Sneha Divekar is a Sports Dentist, practising in Pune since the last 14 years. She has done her Fellowship in Aesthetic Dentistry, Diploma in Sports Science, Certificate in Sports Nutrition, Certificate in Sports Psychology and Certificate in Doping. She is an IDA Certified Tobacco Control Counselor and an American Heart Association approved BLS provider. Dr. Divekar is a Consultant Sports Dentist at various schools, colleges and sports clubs in Pune. She has started a first-of-its-kind certificate course in sports dentistry for Indian dentists. She has been felicitated as a dental speaker on sports dentistry at the local, state and national levels. She is the faculty for the "Certificate in Sports Dentistry" course here at ISST, Pune.

Sports Dentistry for the Female Athlete

Introduction: A woman has many cycles in her life right from childhood, puberty, pregnancy andmenopause and not to mention the social and cultural changes following marriage, lookingafter kids and family, trying to keep a work-life balance! In addition, if you are an athlete,there are many other factors that come into play that can lead to […]

How Sports Dentistry and Sports Nutrition are Interlinked

Introduction The number of athletes getting involved in sport is increasing. However, despite the pursuit of optimal physical and mental health, oral health is often undervalued. In comparison to their sedentary counterparts, people who regularly exercise are predisposed to a number of potential oral health risk factors. These are linked to training methods, the nutritional […]

Why Do Athletes Use Tobacco (And How Sports Dentistry Helps)?

How Sports Dentistry Can Help in Conquering Tobacco Use in Athletes

Last Updated: July 2026 Professional athletes build cardiovascular strength through disciplined training, yet hidden nicotine habits undercut physical capacity. According to World Health Organization estimates, 1.2 billion adults use tobacco worldwide, including thousands of competitive athletes who turn to smokeless tobacco, gutkha, or vaping to cope with competitive pressure. Sports dentistry provides a clinical line […]