Abstract
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.
Footnotes
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Brenda L. Armstrong is an adjunct clinical instructor at the University of Minnesota. She is a recent graduate of the Master of Dental Hygiene Program at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Michelle L. Sensat is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Division of Dental Hygiene at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Jill L. Stoltenberg is an Associate Professor in the Division of Dental Hygiene at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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This study supports the NDHRA priority area, Clinical Dental Hygiene Care: Assess the use of evidence-based treatment recommendations in dental hygiene practice.
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