Dental CE Course: Halitosis - Causes, Diagnosis and Therapy

Halitois is more than just an annoyance. Halitosis has a negative impact on the quality of life for tens of millions of people and may even be a symptom of a serious medical condition.It is important that all dental professionals learn how to properly diagnose the sources of halitosis and to be able to recommend appropriate therapies to reduce the condition.This course will discuss the common oral cause of halitosis and the appropriate therapies to reduce bad breath. The course will also discuss halitosis that is induced by medications and / or systemic medical conditions.After completing this course, the clinician will be able to:1. Identify the most common oral sources of halitosis; including identifying the specific bacteria known to create bad breath.2. Identify the most common non-oral causes of halitosis.3. Describe the various self and professional halitosis assessment methods.4. Describe the different mechanical techniques that patients can use to decrease bad breath.5. Identify the most commonly used therapeutic agents to treat halitosis.6. Describe the natural solutions people use to reduce bad breath.