Rapid diagnosis of pathologies, including oncology, is a major challenge in medical practice. Oral malodor is ubiquitously associated
with local mouth pathologies but is rarely used for diagnosing remote pathologies or systemic disease. Oral malodors are not all
the same. This appraisal re-affirms different types of oral and non-oral malodors as ozaena, ozostomia, halitosis, or stomatodysodia
and…. indicates how using gas-chromatography (GC) on stomatodysodia evaluates common oral malodors and how by using GC to
investigate exhaled breath is becoming a promising method for screening and diagnosing remote pathologies and/or associated comorbidities,
to provide a rapid, accurate, reliable and affordable diagnosis may facilitate rapid, and accurate diagnosis of disease, by
identifying specific GC patterns of volatile organic compounds (VOC) derived from specific pathologies including cancers.

Keywords: Breath; Olfaction; Exhaled; Oral-Malodor; Halitosis; Ozaena; Gas-Chromatography; Diagnosis; Stomatodysodia; Smell

Oral health is an integral component of overall health and well-being. Our journal is dedicated to addressing global oral health
challenges, including dental caries, periodontal diseases, oral cancer, and disparities in access to dental care. Through collaborative
research and knowledge sharing, we strive to develop effective strategies for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of oral diseases
on a global scale. Ethical practice and patient-centered care are fundamental principles in dentistry. We emphasize the importance of ethical
conduct, patient rights, informed consent, and compassionate care in all aspects of dental research and clinical practice. Upholding
these principles ensures the trust and well-being of patients and promotes a positive impact on oral health outcomes.

The vast majority of dental morbidity derives from tooth decay and/or gum disease. Most dentistry is reparative in nature and patients choose their treatments from restorative disciplines. This article reviews the principles which dictate the evolved pragmatic policies of dentistry, appraises techniques available in the 21st century, and stresses how preventive strategies that aspire to emulate optimal nature are better than elected interventional reparative treatments. Prevention remains the best cure of all.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; Dentistry; Electronic; Prevention; Prophylaxis