Halimeter used to diagnose halitosis.BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 1997--Don't be surprised if the next time you visit your dentist he sticks an unusual probe into you mouth even before he starts his usual procedures. He'll be checking for halitosis halitosis (hăl'ĭtō`sĭs), unpleasant odor carried on the breath. It is usually the result of gum disorder, tooth decay, smoking, indulgence in aromatic foods, or a mild digestive upset. using a Halimeter. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. an editorial by Lawrence H. Meskin, D.D.S D.S Drainage Structure (flood protection) ., Editor of the American Dental Association American Dental Association (ADA), n.pr a nonprofit professional association whose membership is dental professionals in the United States. Its purpose is to assist its members in providing the highest professional and ethical care to the citizens of the Journal, 92 percent of dentists surveyed reported having patients with bad breath. (Sept.'96). He points out that estimates range from a low of 25 million to a high of 85 million Americans who either think they have bad breath, or actually have it. Meskin is recommending dentists get into the anti-halitosis business before the snake oil specialists take over. Interscan Corp. of Chatsworth, Calif. creator of the Halimeter, reports that more than 1,000 dentists are already helping those who have the problem. The Halimeter is an electrochemical electrochemical /elec·tro·chem·i·cal/ (-kem´i-k'l) pertaining to interaction or interconversion of chemical and electrical energies. e·lec·tro·chem·i·cal adj. gas detector that senses the volatile sulfur compounds that produce the malodors. Available with it is a "Haligram" unit that provides a printout as to the severity of the bad breath...or the lack thereof. CONTACT: Interscan Corp. Mike Shaw, 800/458-6153 e-mail: mds1@gasdetection.com |
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