title: Halitosis.
abstract: Halitosis (oral malodour or breath odour) is a fairly common complaint. Halitosis is most often a consequence of oral bacterial activity, typically from anaerobes. Occasional causes include systemic disease, and some patients have a psychogenic background to the complaint. The management is outlined in this paper.
authors.affiliation: Eastman Dental Institute for Oral Health Care Sciences, University of London.
authors.forename: Crispian
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Scully
authors.forename: Mel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rosenberg
mesh_terms: D001421:Bacteria, Anaerobic / Q000378:metabolism; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003663:Decision Trees; D004032:Diet; D006209:Halitosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D013457:Sulfur Compounds / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D013457:Sulfur Compounds