BACKGROUND: Photodynamic killing of periodontopathogenic bacteria may be an
alternative to the systemic application of antibacterial drugs used in the treatment of …

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

Epidemiological data on halitosis are rare. In this study we evaluated the prevalence of
halitosis in the population of the city of Bern, Switzerland, using a standardized …

Bad breath (halitosis) is an important social complaint. In most cases (≥ 90%), the cause of
halitosis can be found within the oral cavity. Under this circumstance, the term oral malodor …

Background: It is estimated that approximately 85% of all halitosis cases have their origin
within the mouth; of these, 50% are caused by tongue residues. Previous studies have …

Background: Sound epidemiologic data on halitosis are rare. We evaluated the prevalence
of halitosis in a young male adult population in Switzerland using a standardized …

Oral malodor is considered to originate primarily from tongue microbiota populations.
However, the relationship between oral malodor and tongue microbiota remains unclear. In …

Background: Mechanical tongue cleaning is an important oral hygiene procedure; it is
known that a significant cause of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs), a major component of …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare patients' self‐rating of oral malodour with
organoleptic evaluation and to relate them to oral conditions. Methods: One hundred and …

Oral pathogens can produce volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs), which is the main reason for
halitosis and indicates the risk of periodontitis. High-sensitivity detection of exhaled VSCs is …