DT News - UK - EuroPerio sees launch of International Association for Halitosis Research

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Thu. 11 June 2015

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LONDON, UK: Halitosis affects a vast number of people worldwide. However, sound epidemiologic data on halitosis is rare. In order to address this lack of scientific data on the condition, the International Association for Halitosis Research (IAHR) was officially formed on 5 June at a meeting of leading halitosis researchers during EuroPerio 8 in London.

As new insights into the problem of bad breath are rapidly expanding, the IAHR aims to promote research on all aspects of halitosis and its related issues and to distribute and publicise the research.

“The field of halitosis research has an enormous impact,” said IAHR president, Dr. Edwin Winkel. “Halitosis has always been a problem but we are responding to a huge increase in research activity and these findings translate into guidelines for dental professionals and medical practitioners. Not only do we need to create awareness among the public, but we should also enhance the information and treatment advice for professionals,” he explained.

According to Belgian Professor, Marc Quirynen from the Department of Periodontology at KU Leuven University near Brussels, oral healthcare professionals have a crucial role to play in diagnosing, informing and treating patients who are often not even aware that they suffer from bad breath. During a lecture at the EuroPerio congress, which was held in London last week, he pointed out that 9 in 10 cases of halitosis are attributable to tongue coating, gingivitis, periodontitis and other conditions in the oral cavity. He further said that the minority of cases are caused by systemic diseases or conditions.

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