ReviewClinical, cosmetic and investigational dentistry2020
The Underestimated Problem of Intra-Oral Halitosis in Dental Practice: An Expert Consensus Review.
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18 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 39 citations in OpenAlex.
- Emotional and Social Impact of Halitosis on Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Pooled it
- Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract alleviates halitosis and reduces the inflammatory response to oral bacteria.Journal of applied oral science : revista FOB · 2024Trial
- Microbiota-based therapies in oral health and disorders.Folia microbiologica · 2025Review
- Laser Interventions for Intraoral Halitosis: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.Pharmaceutics · 2025Review
- Effectiveness of an Essential Oil Mouthwash on Halitosis in Obese Patients with Periodontitis: A Short-Term Clinical Evaluation.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- The Home Use of Probiotics and Paraprobiotics for the Maintenance of Tongue Eubiosis: A Case Report.Case reports in dentistry · 2025Article
- Halitosis: etiology, prevention, and the role of microbiota.Clinical oral investigations · 2023Review
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- A Human-Centered Design Approach to Develop Oral Health Nursing Interventions in Patients with a Psychotic Disorder.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Clinical Trial Evaluating Quality of Life in Patients with Intra-Oral Halitosis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- 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
- Oral Health Interventions in Patients with a Mental Health Disorder: A Scoping Review with Critical Appraisal of the Literature.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Relationship between Fixed Dental Crowns and Volatile Sulphur Compounds.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Pilot study on selective antimicrobial effect of a halitosis mouthrinse: monospecies and saliva-derived microbiome in an in vitro model system.Journal of oral microbiology · 2021Article
- A Literature Review and Framework Proposal for Halitosis Assessment in Cigarette Smokers and Alternative Nicotine-Delivery Products Users.Frontiers in oral health · 2021Review
- Impact of facemasks on the mouth as an emerging dental concern: A survey among residents of Karachi.Clinical epidemiology and global healthArticle
- Self-reported halitosis and associated factors among older adults: A cross-sectional study.Journal of oral biology and craniofacial researchArticle
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5 authors at 4 institutions in 5 countries.
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Abstract
Approximately 90% of halitosis cases originate within the oral cavity (intra-oral halitosis). With a focus on intra-oral halitosis, this narrative review article provides a current summary of the epidemiology, diagnosis and management of halitosis and discusses practical considerations for healthcare professionals (HCPs), including dentists, dental hygienists, general practitioners, community pharmacists, nurses and medical specialists. MEDLINE and PubMed were searched up to 31 December 2019. Additional information was sourced from reference lists of relevant published literature. Full-text articles which reported on the epidemiology, diagnosis and management of halitosis were considered for inclusion. Halitosis affects substantial numbers of individuals globally and is an underestimated problem in dental practice. Current estimates of the prevalence of halitosis, in addition to diagnostic methods and management considerations for halitosis, are discussed. Although not a life-threatening condition, halitosis has a significant impact on patients' quality of life and can result in psychological consequences including social, professional and affective limitations. Using a simple step-wise approach for diagnosis and treatment, dentists and dental hygienists are ideally placed to respond to an initial consultation for halitosis.
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