Department of Periodontics, Institute of Dental Studies and Technologies, Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh. India
Online published on 17 December, 2012.
Stomatodysodia or 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.
Oral malodor, Halitosis, Volatile Sulphur Compounds, pseudo halitosis, Halitophobia, Organoleptic
