DEALING WITH ORAL MALODOR
Reducing oral malodor
The most effective management of oral malodor is to reduce the oral bacteria content, particularly anaerobic bacteria, on the dorsum of the tongue. [Scully et al, 1994; ADA, 2003] Control of oral bacteria can be achieved through brushing with toothpaste, flossing, eating, chewing gum and tongue scraping or brushing and all of these may help reduce oral malodor. [Outhouse et al, 2006; Suarez et al, 2000]
Addressing oral malodor
The symposium, 'Addressing Oral malodor ', took place at the International Association for Dental Research Continental European Division (CED) & Israeli Division (ID) Congress in September 2007.