Objectives: This study aims to investigate the possible relationship between smoking and otorhinolaryngological symptoms in smokers, nonsmokers and ex-smokers. Patients and Methods: Between March 01st, 2014 and March 31st, 2014, a total of 1,840 patients (823 males, 1,017 females) over 25 years of age who were admitted to the ear nose, and throat (ENT) outpatient clinic were included in the stu...

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a flavor-containing dentifrice on the formation of volatile sulphur compounds (VSCs) in morning bad breath. A two-step, blinded, crossover, randomized study was carried out in 50 dental students with a healthy periodontium divided into two experimental groups: flavor-containing dentifrice (test) and non-flavor-containing dentifrice (control). The volu...

Background: Halitosis is a sign of dental and oral health problems. characterized by the presence an unpleasant odor in cavity. caused many things, one which result impaired saliva production, smoking. Online motorcycle taxi drivers are community that very close to This study aimed provide overview aspects knowledge, attitudes, behavior related halitosis online Sei Putih Tengah Sub District, Pe...

BACKGROUND Halitosis or oral malodor is defined as an unpleasant breath odor. It can become a serious problem affecting individuals' social communication and self-confidence. Furthermore, it is a discomforting issue for the people around the person affected, because they consider it embarrassing to inform the person of the problem. AIM This study was designed to measure self-perception, knowl...

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 applies. It affects both healthy and periodontally diseased individuals. Oral malodor is mainly caused by a microbial degradation of both sulfur-containing and nonsulfur-containing amino acids into volatile, bad...

Cleaning of removable dentures is an important step to prevent cross-contamination and contribute the health patient, lifespan dentures, patient's overall quality life. Bad have undesirable effects such as bad breath, stains biofilms, calculus accumulation in which can lead denture stomatitis, angular cheilitis, poor oral health. A dentist responsible for educating patient after insertion so it...

Two dogs of different age groups were presented with the history of oral growth, bleeding, excessive salivation, bad breath, inappetance and dysphagia. Physical examination revealed cauliflower like reddish growth in the gingiva enclosing the mandibular incisiors and canine tooth. Haematology and serum biochemical profiles were within the normal range. Plain radiography revealed extensive growt...