RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Halitosis: A Review of Current Literature
JF American Dental Hygienists Association
JO J Dent Hyg
FD American Dental Hygienists Association
SP 65
OP 74
VO 84
IS 2
A1 Brenda L. Armstrong
A1 Michelle L. Sensat
A1 Jill L. Stoltenberg
YR 2010
UL http://jdh.adha.org/content/84/2/65.abstract
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.