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S A Karpishchenko¹, G V Lavrenova¹, O P Malay¹

¹Pavlov First State Medical University of St. Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, Russia.

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Bad breath, or halitosis, affects up to 50% of people globally and can signal underlying health issues. Identifying the source is key for effective treatment, involving dentists and other medical specialists.

Area of Science:

Oral Medicine
General Medicine
Systemic Health

Keywords:

bad breath halitosis multidisciplinary halitosis

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