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The oral cavity as a bioreactor in halitosis.

Journal of breath research · Marinis K, Kanellos G, Papaioannou W · 2026-08-18

Researchers reviewed halitosis as a complex process driven by anaerobic bacteria in oral biofilms that produce odorous sulphur compounds, emphasising the need for systems-based approaches to understand the oral cavity's microbial dynamics and improve diagnosis and management strategies.

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