TY - JOUR
T1 - Halitosis
T2 - a review of current literature.
AU - Armstrong, Brenda L.
AU - Sensat, Michelle L.
AU - Stoltenberg, Jill L
PY - 2010
Y1 - 2010
N2 - PURPOSE: Halitosis is defined as an unpleasant odor that emanates from the oral cavity with intra-oral and/or extra-oral origins. Fifty percent of people worldwide view themselves as having halitosis, with 90% of the etiology being intra-oral. Dental hygiene practitioners should be knowledgeable about the current classifications, diagnosis and treatment modalities to best meet the needs of patients either self-reporting or diagnosed with this problem. Classification of halitosis, assessment, diagnosis, intra-oral and systemic contributing factors, treatment, management and clinical application are discussed in this review.
AB - PURPOSE: Halitosis is defined as an unpleasant odor that emanates from the oral cavity with intra-oral and/or extra-oral origins. Fifty percent of people worldwide view themselves as having halitosis, with 90% of the etiology being intra-oral. Dental hygiene practitioners should be knowledgeable about the current classifications, diagnosis and treatment modalities to best meet the needs of patients either self-reporting or diagnosed with this problem. Classification of halitosis, assessment, diagnosis, intra-oral and systemic contributing factors, treatment, management and clinical application are discussed in this review.
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M3 - Review article
C2 - 20359417
AN - SCOPUS:77954743810
SN - 1043-254X
VL - 84
SP - 65
EP - 74
JO - Journal of dental hygiene : JDH / American Dental Hygienists' Association
JF - Journal of dental hygiene : JDH / American Dental Hygienists' Association
IS - 2
ER -