ReviewMedicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)2021
Adolescence, Adulthood and Self-Perceived Halitosis: A Role of Psychological Factors.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 22 citations in OpenAlex.
- Emotional and Social Impact of Halitosis on Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Pooled it
- Role of Probiotics in Halitosis of Oral Origin: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Studies.Frontiers in nutrition · 2021Pooled it
- Effect of strict oral hygiene on self-rated halitosis and quality of life in patients with periodontitis: a secondary randomized controlled trial analysis.Brazilian oral research · 2026Trial
- Association Between Dental Visits and Presenteeism Among Workers Receiving Workplace Oral Health Assessments: A Longitudinal Study in Japan-The Hitachi Oral Healthcare Survey.Journal of occupational and environmental medicine · 2026Article
- Publication Performance and Trends in Dental Anxiety Research: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis.International journal of dentistry · 2026Review
- The role of affective temperaments on depressive rumination in individuals with bruxism.AIMS public health · 2026Article
- Microbiota-based therapies in oral health and disorders.Folia microbiologica · 2025Review
- Effectiveness of an Essential Oil Mouthwash on Halitosis in Obese Patients with Periodontitis: A Short-Term Clinical Evaluation.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Development and validation of the Thai Halitosis Associated Life-Quality Test (T-HALT): an evaluation of psychometric properties.BMC oral health · 2024Article
- Self-perceived halitosis and associated factors among university students in Dhaka, Bangladesh.BMC oral health · 2024Article
- The association between periodontitis patients' chief complaints and the stage of periodontitis: A clinical retrospective study.Clinical oral investigations · 2023Article
- 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
- Rumination syndrome: pathophysiology, diagnosis and practical management.Frontline gastroenterology · 2022Article
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10 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
(1) Background: Halitosis is a frequent condition that affects a large part of the population. It is considered a "social stigma", as it can determine a number of psychological and relationship consequences that affect people's lives. The purpose of this review is to examine the role of psychological factors in the condition of self-perceived halitosis in adolescent subjects and adulthood. (2) Type of studies reviewed: We conducted, by the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses) guidelines, systematic research of the literature on PubMed and Scholar. The key terms used were halitosis, halitosis self-perception, psychological factors, breath odor and two terms related to socio-relational consequences ("Halitosis and Social Relationship" OR "Social Issue of Halitosis"). Initial research identified 3008 articles. As a result of the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the number of publications was reduced to 38. (3) Results: According to the literature examined, halitosis is a condition that is rarely self-perceived. In general, women have a greater ability to recognize it than men. Several factors can affect the perception of the dental condition, such as socioeconomic status, emotional state and body image. (4) Conclusion and practical implication: Self-perceived halitosis could have a significant impact on the patient's quality of life. Among the most frequent consequences are found anxiety, reduced levels of self-esteem, misinterpretation of other people's attitudes and embarrassment and relational discomfort that often result in social isolation.
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