The prevalence of oral malodor is probably high in the United States, although precise
epidemiological data are missing. The many thousands of individuals who experience oral …

OBJECTIVES: This work reviews the current knowledge of aetiology and measurement
methods of halitosis. DATA: Halitosis is an unpleasant or offensive odour emanating from …

Halitosis or oral malodor is an offensive odor originating from the oral cavity, leading to
anxiety and psychosocial embarrassment. A patient with halitosis is most likely to contact …

Background: Bad breath has a significant impact on our daily social life to those who suffer
from it. The majority of bad breath originates within the oral cavity. However, it is also …

The aims of this study were to identify hydrogen sulfide (H2S)-producing bacteria among
tongue biofilm microflora and to investigate the relationship between bacterial flora and H2S …

The 0–5 organoleptic scale is used widely in breath research and in trials to measure the
efficacy of anti-odor agents. However, the precise relationship between odor scores and gas …

Microbial cultures and/or microbial associated diseases often have a characteristic smell.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are produced by all microorganisms as part of their …

To cite this article: Int J Dent Hygiene 8, 2010; 258–268 DOI: 10.1111/j. 1601‐5037.2010.
00479. x Van der Sleen MI, Slot DE, Van Trijffel E, Winkel EG, Van der Weijden GA …

Aim: Measurement of volatile sulphur compounds (VSC) by portable sulphur monitors
(Halimeter®, OralChroma™) is a common practice for diagnosis of oral malodour. In this …

To develop a new generation of diagnostics for halitosis, replacing the subjective
organoleptic assessment, a series of exhaled breath analyzers has been developed and …