Halitosis Moodle Quiz
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What percentage of halitosis cases originate from the oral cavity?

  • 90% (correct)
  • 60%
  • 10%
  • Genuine halitosis can be sub-divided into

  • Pseudohalitosis and Physiologic
  • Pathologic and Pseudohalitosis
  • Physiologic and Pathologic (correct)
  • Halitophobia can be described as

  • A transient oral malodour
  • A fear of others noticing an individual has oral malodour (correct)
  • Oral malodour originating from a non-oral cause
  • A more recent revised aetiological classification has been proposed which further divides pathological halitosis into how many types?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The gold standard measure of halitosis is

    <p>Organoleptic measurements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are potential oral causes of halitosis?

    <p>Xerostomia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are potential non-oral/other causes of halitosis?

    <p>Diabetic Ketoacidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    .How can halitosis be managed by the dental hygienist/dental therapist?

    <p>Oral hygiene instruction/ Diet advice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main compounds responsible for intra-oral halitosis?

    <p>Volatile Sulphur Compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the dental hygienist/dental therapist consider an onward referral?

    <p>Halitophobia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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