Open AccessSelf-perceived halitosis and oral hygiene habits among undergraduate dental students
Author(s) -
Ashwath Balachandran,
Vijayalakshmi Rajaram,
Subramaniam Malini
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of indian society of periodontology (print)/journal of indian society of periodontology (online)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.309
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 0975-1580
pISSN - 0972-124X
DOI - 10.4103/0972-124x.134575
Subject(s) - medicine , dentistry , oral hygiene , population , dental plaque , significant difference , oral cavity , environmental health
Halitosis or oral malodor is characterized by unpleasant odor arising from the oral cavity. The prevalence of halitosis however is not studied extensively. The aim of this study was to evaluate the self perception of oral malodor and oral hygiene habits amongst dental students.