ArticleBMC oral health2019
Prevalence and relevant factors of halitosis in Chinese subjects: a clinical research.
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- Emotional and Social Impact of Halitosis on Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Pooled it
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- Efficacy of a mouthwash containing ε-poly-L-lysine, funme peptides and domiphen in reducing halitosis and supragingival plaque: a randomized clinical trial.BMC oral health · 2024Trial
- Effects of Oral Probiotics on Subjective Halitosis, Oral Health, and Psychosocial Health of College Students: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Trial
- Prevalence and determinants of self-reported halitosis in Saudi Arabia: a nationwide cross-sectional study.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Article
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- Prevalence and Associated Factors of Halitosis Among University Students in Guangxi, Southern China: A Cross-Sectional Study.Oral health & preventive dentistry · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of an Essential Oil Mouthwash on Halitosis in Obese Patients with Periodontitis: A Short-Term Clinical Evaluation.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Chewing gum on postoperative oral Malodor in patients undergoing general anesthesia: a randomized non-inferiority trial.BMC anesthesiology · 2025Article
- Oxidative stress in periodontitis and the application of antioxidants in treatment: a narrative review.Frontiers in physiology · 2025Review
- Parental Perception of Oral Halitosis in Their Children and Its Effect on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life: A Cross-Sectional Study.Patient preference and adherence · 2025Article
- Assessment of the Quality and Readability of Web-Based Arabic Health Information on Halitosis: Infodemiological Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Article
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- Quality and Reliability of Halitosis Videos on YouTube as a Source of Information.Dentistry journal · 2021Article
- COVID-19 Pandemic: Effect of Different Face Masks on Self-Perceived Dry Mouth and Halitosis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
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- The Underestimated Problem of Intra-Oral Halitosis in Dental Practice: An Expert Consensus Review.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dentistry · 2020Review
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Abstract
backgroundThe aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of halitosis among Chinese subjects and to analyze the associated factors that influence halitosis.
methodsThis study included subjects complaining of halitosis who came to the clinic between 2014 and 2016. Questionnaires were used to obtain general information from patients. An organoleptic test was conducted, and volatile sulfur compounds measurement was obtained to assess halitosis. In conjunction with these tests, the oral health status of each patient was recorded.
resultsIn total, there were 205 samples entered into data analysis, and the patients' age ranged from 18 to 71 years (mean ± SD: 32.44 ± 10.31). Of these patients, 65.9% had an organoleptic score ≥ 2, and 41% of patients had a volatile sulfur compound level ≥ 110 ppb. The findings indicated that the prevalence of halitosis was higher in males than in females (55.6% vs. 44.4%, respectively, P = 0.018). Several factors including the duration of bad breath, rhinitis, tongue coating and periodontal conditions were found to be associated with the organoleptic score. Tongue coating was also associated with the volatile sulfur compound level.
conclusionsAmong these subjects, 65.9% had halitosis. Oral health status was strongly associated with halitosis, and tongue coating was the most important factor.
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