Tongue coating (TC), a grayish-white deposit on the tongue, is the main cause of intra-oral
halitosis (IOH), a socially unacceptable condition. This review covers the general features of …

Aim The objective of our study was to investigate the relationship between halitosis and oral
bacteria in tongue coating (TC) and saliva samples from patients with halitosis, and to …

Background: Although tongue coating and periodontal conditions have been reported to be
major halitosis‐inducing factors, the relationship between volatile sulfur compounds (VSC) …

Background: Medline search using key words halitosis, tongue coating, polymerase chain
reaction, microbial profile did not reveal any study. Hence, the purpose of the present …

Aim A clear relationship between tongue coating and oral malodour has been observed in
many clinical trials. Why or when this coating is formed remains an open question. The aim …

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 …

Background and Objective: Volatile sulfur compounds may be the main source of oral
malodor. The aim of this study was to clarify the relationship between periodontal …

The present paper reviews the role of the tongue as a habitat for oral microorganisms and
the potential need for tongue cleaning as part of daily oral hygiene. In addition tongue …

Objectives This study aims to assess the effects of rinsing with zinc-and chlorhexidine-
containing mouth rinse with or without adjunct tongue scraping on volatile sulfur compounds …

Background: Clinical research assessing different therapeutic protocols aimed at treating
oral halitosis is scarce. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a combined …