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Oral malodour and its clinical management
1Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sydney, New South Wales. gumguru@gumdoctors.com.au
Annals of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons
|September 26, 2003
Abstract:
Oral malodour or halitosis is one of the most common complaints by dental patients. It often creates serious personal and social embarrassment for the afflicted individual. Dental health care workers can play a pivotal role in helping these patients by eliminating dental diseases and improving oral hygiene. This paper reviews the current understanding in the microbiology and aetiology of oral malodour and presents a clinical management strategy, which is both rational and effective.