Oral Malodor. A Public Health Problem

      Аннотация: Oral malodor is an offensive odor originating from the oral cavity, leading to anxiety and psychosocial embarrassment. With proper diagnosis, identification of the etiology and timely referrals certain steps are taken to create a successful individualized therapeutic approach for each patient seeking assistance. It is significant to highlight the necessity of an interdisciplinary method for the treatment of halitosis to prevent misdiagnosis or unnecessary treatment. The literature on halitosis, especially with randomized clinical trials, is scarce and additional studies are required. This book succinctly focuses on the development of a systematic flow of events to come to the best management of the halitosis from the primary care practitioner's point of view.

Ключевые слова: Oral malodor, bad breath, Halitosis