Akaji Ezi A, Folaranmi Nkiru, Ashiwaju Olufunmilayo
Oral Health Prev Dent. 2014;12(4):297-304. doi: 10.3290/j.ohpd.a33135.
Halitosis is the offensive or disagreeable odour that may emanate from the mouth. In 80%-90% of cases, bacterial activities especially on the dorsum of the tongue are implicated. Current studies on halitosis accessed from electronic databases were appraised in the light of prevalence, impact and control of halitosis. Halitosis has a worldwide occurrence with a prevalence range of 22% to 50%. Due to the associated social and psychological effects, it should be taken seriously in all affected patients. Oral healthcare professionals ought to be well informed, because their office(s) are usually the first points of call for the affected patients.
口臭是可能从口腔散发出来的令人不快或难闻的气味。在80%-90%的病例中，细菌活动尤其是舌背的细菌活动被认为与之有关。根据电子数据库获取的关于口臭的现有研究，对口臭的患病率、影响和控制进行了评估。口臭在全球范围内都有发生，患病率在22%至50%之间。由于其相关的社会和心理影响，所有受影响的患者都应予以重视。口腔保健专业人员应该充分了解这一点，因为他们的诊所通常是受影响患者的第一求助点。
