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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The gold standard measure of halitosis is

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

Which of the following are potential oral causes of halitosis?

<p>Xerostomia (A), ANUG (D), Dry Socket (@), Orthodontic Appliance (@)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Diabetic Ketoacidosis (A), Alcohol (B), Gastric Reflux (@), Sinusitis (@)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Oral hygiene instruction/ Diet advice (A), Treatment of periodontal condition (B), Fluoride varnish application (C), Chlorhexidine mouthwash (D), Xerostomia advice (@), Smoking and alcohol cessation (@)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Halitophobia (B), Suspicious lesion (C), Halitosis persists after addressing intra-oral cause (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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