Open AccessThe Prevalence and Determinant Factors of Oral Halitosis in Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Author(s) -
Amare Teshome,
Kirubel Derese,
Getaneh Andualem
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical, cosmetic and investigational dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.518
H-Index - 23
ISSN - 1179-1357
DOI - 10.2147/ccide.s308022
Subject(s) - medicine , cross sectional study , oral hygiene , dentistry , tooth brushing , population , environmental health , family medicine , toothbrush , brush , pathology , electrical engineering , engineering
Oral halitosis, unpleasant or offensive odor to others, has become a major health concern among the general population, ranking the third most common reason for seeking a dentist behind dental caries and periodontal disease. Even though there have been repeated cases of halitosis in Ethiopia, there is no documented evidence.