The aim of this study was to analyze the factors that influence hygiene students halitosis. The subjects
of this study were 76 hygiene department 3rd and 4th grade students who were experienced oral health
education between April 12 and April 26, 2017. Data were analyzed with frequency analysis, χ2-test, t-test,
one-way ANOVA analysis SPSS 21.0.
Halitosis measurements were made between pm 2:00 and pm 5:00 for all subjects to be banned from
brushing, mouthwash, use and smoking after lunch to standardize the results.
As a result of studying the prevalence of halitosis in the subjects, 76.3% of 'halitosis' According to the
standard of each Volatile Sulfur Compound, the highest value was 112 ppb or more in hydrogen
sulfide(39.5%). There was a significant difference between methyl mercaptan and dimethyl sulfide in the
presence of halitosis according to the standards of Volatile Sulfur Compounds. Therefore, oral care by oral health education experience has positive effect on bad breath.