Factors Associated with Halitosis in White-Collar Employees in Shanghai, China.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate the factors associated with halitosis in Chinese white-collar employees.

Materials and methods

Subjects in three randomly selected office buildings in Shanghai, China, were enrolled in this cross-sectional study using cluster random sampling. Oral malodor was assessed by measuring volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) with a portable sulfide monitor. Subjects' oral health, including dental caries, periodontal status, and tongue coating, was evaluated clinically. A questionnaire was used to obtain information about participants' demographic characteristics, oral hygiene habits, and health behaviors.

Results

Of the 805 subjects invited to participate in this study, 720 were enrolled (89.4% response rate). Data from these subjects were used for statis

SUBMITTER: Chen X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4871467 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature