Approximately 90% of halitosis cases originate within the oral cavity (intra-oral halitosis).
With a focus on intra-oral halitosis, this narrative review article provides a current summary …

The salivary glands actively concentrate plasma nitrate, leading to high salivary nitrate
concentrations (5–8 mM) after a nitrate-rich vegetable meal. Nitrate is an ecological factor …

Background Halitosis is the general term used to describe any disagreeable odor in exhaled
air, regardless of whether the odorous substances originate from oral or non-oral sources …

This study aimed to measure the levels of volatile sulfur compounds and investigate the
occurrence of halitosis in patients with gingivitis and periodontitis. Additionally, the incidence …

Aim: This study aims to assess the microbiome variations related to intraoral halitosis and its
relationship with volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) among periodontally healthy Chinese …

The broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity of Elsholtzia ciliate essential oil (ECO) has been
previously reported, but its effectiveness against halitosis-causing bacteria such as …

Purpose The study aims to explore the characteristic microorganisms of the common tongue
coatings in patients with gastric cancer (GC). Methods A total of 115 GC patients were …

Background Gastric cancer (GC) is one of the most common cancers, and the noninvasive
diagnostic methods for monitoring GC are still lacking. Growing evidence shows that human …

Intra-oral halitosis usually results from the production of volatile sulfur compounds, such as
methyl mercaptan and hydrogen sulfide, by the tongue microbiota. There are currently no …

The tongue is able to quickly reflect the state of health or disease of the human body.
Tongue inspection is an important diagnostic approach. It is a unique method that allows to …