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Current Event August 4, 2021

Kid News: Smart Mouth Guards


Mouth guards that athletes wear as they play certain sports are getting smarter! Some companies that make mouth guards are putting computer chips in them to measure and research the head bumps that athletes get on the field. The information that the smart mouth guards provide can help athletes, coaches, and doctors make better decisions about what to do when players get head injuries or concussions. Listen to hear why smart mouth guards work well for measuring injuries and find out which sports are using them.

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AIR DATE: 08/04/2021