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We identified high levels of oral disease: 31.2% (n=50) had dental caries requiring treatment; 76.8% (n=123) had gingivitis; and 22.5% (n=36) had periodontitis. Tooth wear affecting up to at least 50% of tooth structure was present in 15.5% (n=25) of participants. While 76.2% (n=122) self-reported brushing their teeth twice a day, 15.5% (n=25) brushed once or less a day and 21% (n=34) had not attended the dentist for &gt;2 years. There was a general perception that oral health issues impacted the sporting performance of participants.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>In this study, the prevalence of oral diseases among professional academy footballers in England was high and greater than found in national surveys of a similar age demographic. 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