Symptom impossible on halitosis (1 CPD hour)
Oral and maxillofacial surgeon Mr. Gary Cousin helps GPs get to the bottom of halitosis.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeon Mr. Gary Cousin helps GPs get to the bottom of halitosis.
Learning objectives
This article will provide a primary care focused overview of how to manage patients with halitosis:
- Taking a history and examining the oral cavity
- Identifying possible causes, including, poor oral hygiene, necrotising ulcerative gingivitis, drug-related or salivary causes for example
- Reassuring patients with psychogenic halitosis
- Advising patients on good oral hygiene
- Discussing prognosis with patients
Author
Mr Gary Cousin is a consultant oral and maxillofacial surgeon at the East Lancashire Maxillofacial Service, Royal Blackburn Hospital
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