Self-assessed and Clinical Halitosis among Patients in the UAE: Agreement and Associated Risk Factors.
Halitosis was highly prevalent and strongly linked to modifiable oral hygiene and behavioral factors. The cupping-hands method correlated with VSC measurements and may be a useful screening tool. Public health strategies and clinical practice should emphasize tongue cleaning, periodontal care, and regular dental visits to reduce oral malodor.
Authors
- Betul Rahman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8762-4187)
- Najlaa Al-Bluwi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9495-7836)
- Zahi Badran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2592-4333)
- Roba Saqan
- Xavier Struillou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1722-0099)
- Sabha Nasir Al-Qaydi
Publication Details
- Journal
- PubMed
- Published
- 2025-12-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3290/j.ohpd.c_2366
- Primary Topic
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00