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Can years of dental school keep your breath fresh?

NCT ID NCT07740876

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether the length of dental education is linked to bad breath (halitosis), oral hygiene habits, and stress levels among dental students. Researchers will compare first-year and fifth-year dental students, measuring breath odor using both professional sniffing and a digital device, along with questionnaires about self-perceived breath and stress. The goal is to understand how dental training might influence students' own oral health practices and breath freshness.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
This research could highlight whether dental education improves students' own oral hygiene and reduces bad breath, offering insights for dental training programs.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study with 100 students from one university, so findings may not apply to all dental students or the general population.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 100 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Nov 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study population will consist of undergraduate dental students enrolled at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Faculty of Dentistry. A total of 100 students, including 50 first-year and 50 fifth-year dental students, will be included in this cross-sectional observational study. Eligible participants will be healthy students who meet the inclusion criteria and provide written informed consent. The study aims to evaluate the relationship between duration of dental education and halitosis by comparing objective and subjective halitosis measurements, including organoleptic assessment, volatile sulfur compound (VSC) measurements using a portable digital halitometer, halitosis perception questionnaires, tongue coating index, DMFT index, and perceived stress levels.

Ages

18 to 25 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Undergraduate students enrolled in the Faculty of Dentistry at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University. * First-year and fifth-year dental students who agree to participate in the study and provide written informed consent. * Healthy students with no systemic diseases affecting oral health or halitosis assessment. * Students with normal nasal breathing ability. * Participants who comply with the pre-assessment instructions required for accurate halitosis measurements. * Participants who are able to complete the questionnaires and clinical evaluation procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * Students with systemic diseases that may affect halitosis, including diabetes mellitus, respiratory disorders, liver cirrhosis, chronic renal failure, or gastrointestinal disorders. * Participants with active upper respiratory tract infection, sinusitis, tonsilloliths, or other conditions affecting oral odor. * Participants with a history of antibiotic use within the previous 3 weeks. * Pregnant or breastfeeding students. * Students unwilling to provide written informed consent. * Students receiving active orthodontic treatment or requiring orthognathic treatment. * Participants unable to comply with the pre-assessment restrictions (dietary restrictions, oral hygiene restrictions, smoking and product-use restrictions) before halitosis evaluation.

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Conditions

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Halitosis

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Dentistry Halitosis

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  • Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University

    Rize, Turkey (Türkiye)

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