Association between perceived stress and self-reported halitosis among university students: the mediating role of xerostomia, a cross-sectional study.
Among university students, perceived stress was associated with self-reported halitosis, with dry mouth acting as an intermediate mechanism explaining this relationship. Brushing frequency, gingival bleeding, and smoking also showed significant associations with halitosis.
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