Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements. 

• Background
  •  Causes, prevalence, and prognosis.
• Diagnosis
  •  How to assess someone with halitosis and possible underlying causes.
• Management
  •  How to manage halitosis.
• Optional quiz to assess your learning from the course
• An audit suggestion
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn to:

• Confirm a diagnosis of halitosis in primary care.
• Identify intra-oral or extra-oral causes of halitosis and manage appropriately.
• Arrange specialist referral where appropriate.
• Advise on oral hygiene and lifestyle measures to manage halitosis.

Audit Suggestions

Topics covered