Izidoro, CatarinaBotelho, JoãoMachado, VanessaProença, LuísAlves, RicardoMendes, José João2022-05-162022-05-162021Izidoro C, Botelho J, Machado V, Proença L, Alves R, Mendes JJ. Halitosis Self-Perception and Awareness among Periodontal Patients—An Exploratory Study. Medical Sciences Forum. 2021; 5(1):9. https://doi.org/10.3390/msf2021005009978-3-0365-2238-8978-3-0365-2237-12673-9992http://hdl.handle.net/10400.26/40590Communication abstract: Proceedings of the 5th International Congress of CiiEM - Reducing inequalities in Health and Society, held at Egas Moniz’ University Campus in Monte de Caparica, Almada, from June 16th to 18th, 2021.This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.Halitosis is an unpleasant breath odor that interferes with self-confidence and with people’s professional and social lives. The aim of this exploratory study was to evaluate the self-perception and awareness of oral malodor among patients with periodontitis.engHalitosisSelf-perceptionPeriodontitisBad breathother10.3390/msf2021005009