ReviewThe open dentistry journal2018
A Current Approach to Halitosis and Oral Malodor- A Mini Review.
Review in The open dentistry journal, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 34 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Who cites it
34 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Effect of Photodynamic Therapy on Halitosis: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Pooled it
- Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract alleviates halitosis and reduces the inflammatory response to oral bacteria.Journal of applied oral science : revista FOB · 2024Trial
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- Halitosis and Its Association with Sleep Quality and Psychological Factors Among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Trends and hotspots in global halitosis research: A bibliometric analysis from 2010 to 2025.Medicine · 2025Article
- Microbiota-based therapies in oral health and disorders.Folia microbiologica · 2025Review
- Chewing gum on postoperative oral Malodor in patients undergoing general anesthesia: a randomized non-inferiority trial.BMC anesthesiology · 2025Article
- ZnO Hexagonal Nano- and Microplates Modified with Nanomaterials as a Gas-Sensitive Material for DMS Detection-Extended Studies.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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- Halitosis: etiology, prevention, and the role of microbiota.Clinical oral investigations · 2023Review
- Polyphenols in Oral Health: Homeostasis Maintenance, Disease Prevention, and Therapeutic Applications.Nutrients · 2023Review
- 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
- Investigation of volatile sulfur compound level and halitosis in patients with gingivitis and periodontitis.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- Review
- Accuracy of two methods to detect the presence of halitosis: the volatile sulfur compounds concentration in the mouth air and the information from a close person.Journal of applied oral science : revista FOB · 2023Article
- Oral microbiome as a co-mediator of halitosis and periodontitis: a narrative review.Frontiers in oral health · 2023Review
- Advanced materials and technologies for oral diseases.Science and technology of advanced materials · 2023Review
- Revisiting Standard and Novel Therapeutic Approaches in Halitosis: A Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Review
- Efficacy of a Zinc Lactate Mouthwash and Tongue Scraping in the Reduction of Intra-Oral Halitosis: A Single-blind, Controlled, Crossover Clinical Trial-A Pilot Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Article
- The Problem of Halitosis in Prosthetic Dentistry, and New Approaches to Its Treatment: A Literature Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Review
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Abstract
backgroundHalitosis, in other words, oral malodor is an important multifactorial health problem affecting the psychological and social life of individuals and is the most common reason for referral to dentists after dental caries and periodontal diseases.
objectiveThe objective of this review was to present and discuss conventional and recently introduced information about the types, causes, detection and treatment methods of halitosis.
methodsAn expanded literature review was conducted which targeted all articles published in peer-reviewed journals relating to the topic of halitosis. Only articles written in Turkish and English languages were considered. The review itself began with a search of relevant subject headings such as 'halitosis, oral malodor, volatile sulfur compounds in PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Google Scholar and Tubitak Ulakbim databases. A hand search of references was also performed.
resultsWhen search results are combined, the total number of relevant literature was found to be 4646 abstracts and 978 full-text articles. Abstracts, editorial letters were not included and about half of full-text articles were not related to dental practice. Among the remaining 124 full-text articles, duplicated articles and articles written other than Turkish and English languages were removed and 54 full-text articles were used for this review. DISCUSSION: According to the reviewed articles, both conventional and new methods were introduced in the management of halitosis. However, conventional methods seem to be more effective and widely used in the diagnosis and treatment of halitosis.
conclusionAs being first line professionals, dentists must analyze and treat oral problems which may be responsible for the patient's malodor, and should inform the patient about halitosis causes and oral hygiene procedures (tooth flossing, tongue cleaning, appropriate mouthwash and toothpaste selection and use) and if the problem persists, they should consult to a medical specialist.
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