ArticleClinical, cosmetic and investigational dentistry2017
Self-perception, knowledge, and awareness of halitosis among female university students.
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- Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward halitosis among dental patients at Zewditu memorial hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Frontiers in oral health · 2025Article
- Self-perceived halitosis and associated factors among university students in Dhaka, Bangladesh.BMC oral health · 2024Article
- Validation of the Romanian Version of the Halitosis Associated Life-Quality Test (HALT) in a Cross-Sectional Study among Young Adults.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Oral health profile and periodontal diseases awareness and knowledge among the jordanian population: a cross-sectional study.BMC oral health · 2023Article
- A Cross-Sectional Study on Self-Perceived Halitosis among Undergraduate University Students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2023Article
- Knowledge and perception of parents regarding halitosis in their children in Saudi Arabia.The Saudi dental journal · 2021Article
- Quality and Reliability of Halitosis Videos on YouTube as a Source of Information.Dentistry journal · 2021Article
- Periodontitis, Halitosis and Oral-Health-Related Quality of Life-A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Article
- "Say Ahhh": Experience and Views on Halitosis Management in the General Public in Victoria, Australia.International dental journal · 2021Article
- Adolescence, Adulthood and Self-Perceived Halitosis: A Role of Psychological Factors.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2021Review
- Knowledge and Management of Halitosis in France and Lebanon: A Questionnaire-Based Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Article
- The Underestimated Problem of Intra-Oral Halitosis in Dental Practice: An Expert Consensus Review.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dentistry · 2020Review
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- A Current Approach to Halitosis and Oral Malodor- A Mini Review.The open dentistry journal · 2018Review
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8 authors at 3 institutions in 5 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundHalitosis or oral malodor is defined as an unpleasant breath odor. It can become a serious problem affecting individuals' social communication and self-confidence. Furthermore, it is a discomforting issue for the people around the person affected, because they consider it embarrassing to inform the person of the problem.
aimThis study was designed to measure self-perception, knowledge, and awareness of halitosis among female university students in Saudi Arabia. MATERIALS AND
methodsA cross-sectional survey was implemented with 392 volunteer participants who responded to a questionnaire on their self-perception, knowledge, and awareness of halitosis.
resultsThe response rate was 89.1% (392/440). Self-perception of halitosis was low (21.4%), whereas a larger percentage (78.1%) indicated noticing people with bad breath. Most participants (80.4%) thought that the gastrointestinal tract is the primary source of halitosis. Seventy-seven percent preferred using personal methods such as mouthwash and chewing gum to treat oral malodor. According to 82.1% of respondents, a dentist is the most appropriate professional to treat halitosis.
conclusionThe investigation revealed low self-perception and limited knowledge regarding halitosis. Therefore, the role of dentists in informing and educating their patients concerning oral malodor should be enhanced. Public education about the causes of and possible ways of managing bad breath should be increased.
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