title: Diagnosing and treating halitosis.
abstract: Halitosis (bad breath) has been defined as offensive odors emitted from the mouth. Although bad breath is a common complaint, identifying the cause and developing an appropriate treatment plan can be difficult. A thorough examination must be performed to rule out an oral source.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic and Developmental Sciences, University of Colorado School of Dentistry, Denver 80262.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: McDowell
authors.forename: D K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Kassebaum
mesh_terms: D001421:Bacteria, Anaerobic / Q000378:metabolism; D001944:Breath Tests; D003389:Cranial Nerve Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D006209:Halitosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000150:complications; D013438:Sulfhydryl Compounds / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D013438:Sulfhydryl Compounds