Oral Malodour: From Detection to Definitive Management

Abstract

Many individuals have accessed the care of dentists on account of noticeable unpleasant odour that emanates from the mouth which is objectionable to others. Such persons have been known to suffer a wide range of negative consequences such as social isolation as well as psychosocial stigma. Managing such individuals can be challenging because of the many possible causes of oral malodour. Therefore, this review was done to emphasise the many steps dentists take, from the very basic ones to recent advances, in the management of oral malodour patients.

   detection, Management