PURPOSE The aim of the study was to determine the longitudinal effect of an oral hygiene program on oral levels of volatile sulfur compounds (VSC). MATERIALS AND METHODS The study subjects were randomly selected from patients attending a student course in operative dentistry and from staff members of our dental clinic. The test group (n = 30) received an oral hygiene training including profes...

OBJECTIVE This study evaluated the role of patients' associated oral and extra-oral factors, as well as previous dental treatment, as possible predisposing (triggering) factors in the development delusional halitosis. METHOD Forty-six patients diagnosed of delusional halitosis, over a consecutive period of 2 years (2003-2004) were selected for this study. Diagnosis was based on: use of standa...

BACKGROUND Orthodontic appliances can enhance plaque accumulation, and this can cause gingival inflammation. Halitosis of oral origin is associated with microbial metabolism on the tongue and in the saliva, dental plaque, and the amount of volatile sulfide-containing compounds. This study used a Halimeter to investigate fixed orthodontic therapy-associated increases in the oral malodor over a y...

BACKGROUND In the past decade, the use of probiotic-containing products has been explored as a potential alternative in oral health therapy. A widely available probiotic drink, Yakult, was evaluated for oral health applications in this longitudinal study. Selected oral health parameters, such as levels and composition of salivary and tongue plaque microbiota and of malodorous gases, in dentate ...

Halitosis is the term used to define unpleasant odor exhaled through air, which may be signaling a pathological, physiological or adaptive condition. Most individuals who present this alteration experience personal discomfort, social embarrassment and emotional anguish, can cause serious disturbances of coexistence, especially in school environment. The etiology halitosis multifactorial, but it...

Abstract Periodontal disease is a common oral health condition occurring in adult dogs, yet it preventable disease. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy novel dental chew dogs. All animal care and experimental procedures were approved by University Illinois Institutional Animal Care Use Committee prior experimentation. Twelve female beagles (mean age = 3.50 yr; mean BW 8.77 ...

Oral malodor, also known as halitosis or bad breath, is a common problem worldwide and is associated with social embarrassment, anxiety and psychological depression [1]. Therefore, oral malodor has a negative impact on quality of life. Oral malodor is reported to be the third most frequent reason for people to seek dental care, behind dental caries and periodontal diseases [2]. The prevalence o...