Mel Rosenberg (born Melvin Rosenberg, 12 November 1951 in

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) is a

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best known for his research on the diagnosis and treatment of bad breath (halitosis).Bad Breath Research – Tel-Aviv University
Mel Rosenberg's researcher site at Tel-Aviv University.

Early life and education

Mel Rosenberg (

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: מל רוזנברג) was born in

in 1951. He grew up in

Ottawa Ottawa (, ; Canadian French: ) is the capital city of Canada. It is located at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Rideau River in the southern portion of the province of Ontario. Ottawa borders Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the core ...

and immigrated to

Israel Israel (; he, יִשְׂרָאֵל, ; ar, إِسْرَائِيل, ), officially the State of Israel ( he, מְדִינַת יִשְׂרָאֵל, label=none, translit=Medīnat Yīsrāʾēl; ), is a country in Western Asia. It is situated ...

in 1969. He received his Bachelor of Science from

Hebrew University The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI; he, הַאוּנִיבֶרְסִיטָה הַעִבְרִית בִּירוּשָׁלַיִם) is a public research university based in Jerusalem, Israel. Co-founded by Albert Einstein and Dr. Chaim Weiz ...

(1973) and went on to pursue both his Masters of Science (1975) and Ph.D. (1982) at

Tel Aviv University Tel Aviv University (TAU) ( he, אוּנִיבֶרְסִיטַת תֵּל אָבִיב, ''Universitat Tel Aviv'') is a public research university in Tel Aviv, Israel. With over 30,000 students, it is the largest university in the country. Locate ...

Academic professional

Rosenberg performed his Ph.D. research in the field of

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microbiology Microbiology () is the scientific study of microorganisms, those being unicellular (single cell), multicellular (cell colony), or acellular (lacking cells). Microbiology encompasses numerous sub-disciplines including virology, bacteriology, prot ...

, under the supervision of

Eugene Rosenberg Eugene Rosenberg ( he, יוג'ין רוזנברג) (October 16, 1935) is a microbiologist at the Faculty of Life Sciences at Tel Aviv University, an expert in the field of applied environmental microbiology, in particular his work on Myxobacter ...

and David Gutnick. His first publication as a graduate student, on the adhesion of microorganisms to

oil An oil is any nonpolar chemical substance that is composed primarily of hydrocarbons and is hydrophobic (does not mix with water) & lipophilic (mixes with other oils). Oils are usually flammable and surface active. Most oils are unsaturated ...

droplets (1980), became the most highly cited publication of

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Microbiology Journal and a "Citation Classic" by the

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of 1991.The citation classic of 1991 http://www.garfield.library.upenn.edu/classics1991/A1991FE76400001.pdf After receiving his doctorate in microbiology, Rosenberg held various faculty academic positions at the

Sackler Faculty of Medicine Sackler Faculty of Medicine is a medical school affiliated with Tel Aviv University, located in Tel Aviv, Israel. History The Sackler School of Medicine was named for Arthur, Mortimer and Raymond Sackler, and was founded and named prior to the ...

and Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine at Tel Aviv University, and has received honorary appointments at the

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University College London , mottoeng = Let all come who by merit deserve the most reward , established = , type = Public research university , endowment = £143 million (2020) , budget = ...

(

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) and

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. Rosenberg's interest in the diagnosis and treatment of bad breath (halitosis) began in the mid-1980s.Journal of Breath Research editorial
greeting its outgoing editor-in-chief, Mel Rosenberg. Research conducted in his laboratory at Tel Aviv University led to the development of two-phase mouthwashes,US patent 6465521
- Composition for desorbing bacteria. now popular in the UK (under the name Dentyl Dual ActionDentyl Dual Action (Dentyl pH)
The science behind Dentyl.), in the US (under the name Colgate Total Advanced Health Mouthwash) and elsewhere. He is also the inventor or co-inventor of several other patents, including two microbial inoculation tools, the Quadloop and the Diaslide, an upside-down spray for treatment of shoe odor,US patent 6439435
- Device and method for deodorizing shoes. a deodorant for use in the shower,US patent 7727515
- Body deodorant compositions and method. and an anti-microbial flavor combination ( Breathanol).US patent 20100178256
- Oral anti-odor compositions. Rosenberg's research also led to the application of the

Halimeter A Halimeter is an instrument for measurement of the level of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) in the mouth. Halimeter was introduced in the early 1990s as an adjunct method for determining halitosis (bad breath, oral malodor) levels, alongside hum ...

, a volatile sulfide monitor, as an adjunct apparatus for the measurement of oral malodor. Rosenberg has edited several professional textbooks on bad breath and has written several reviews on the subject, notably "The Science of Bad Breath", published in ''

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'' in 2002. Together with

Anton Amann Anton Amann (20 June 1956 – 6 January 2015) was an Austrian chemist and Professor of chemistry at the Innsbruck Medical University. He worked in the area of physical chemistry, ECG analysis, and exhaled breath analysis. Amann was the ...

, he served as Editor-in-Chief of the '' Journal of Breath Research'', published by the

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, from its inception until 2013.Journal of Breath Research editorial board
founding editors-in-chief. In addition to his academic teaching activities, Dr. Rosenberg has been active in public education through the

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organization, including speaking in three TEDx events, co-organizing the TEDxShenkarCollege events,TED
member profile. and writing three animated lessons for TED-Ed, on

bad breath Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a symptom in which a noticeably unpleasant breath odour is present. It can result in anxiety among those affected. It is also associated with depression and symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder. Th ...

,TED-ed animated video
on halitosis.

dental caries Tooth decay, also known as cavities or caries, is the breakdown of teeth due to acids produced by bacteria. The cavities may be a number of different colors from yellow to black. Symptoms may include pain and difficulty with eating. Complicatio ...

TED-ed animated video
on dental caries. and

body odor Body odor or body odour (BO) is present in all animals and its intensity can be influenced by many factors (behavioral patterns, survival strategies). Body odor has a strong genetic basis, but can also be strongly influenced by various diseases ...

.TED-ed animated video
on what causes body odor. His TED-ED video on bad breath has been viewed more than 5 million times. Mel Rosenberg pursues parallel careers as a

jazz Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its roots in blues and ragtime. Since the 1920s Jazz Age, it has been recognized as a major ...

singer and musician,Tel Aviv Jazz Festival
roster announcement on the

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. and author of children's books. He is co-founder of Ourboox, a platform for online publishing of digital picture books.Ourboox
an online platform for digital picture books - about the founders.Peachy Publications Q&A interview with Mel Rosenberg
on Ourboox. He appeared in a small role in the film

JeruZalem Jerusalem (; he, יְרוּשָׁלַיִם ; ar, القُدس ) (combining the Biblical and common usage Arabic names); grc, Ἱερουσαλήμ/Ἰεροσόλυμα, Hierousalḗm/Hierosóluma; hy, Երուսաղեմ, Erusałēm. i ...

in 2015.IMDB.com
Mel Rosenberg's short biography on IMDB.com. At the end of 2021 Mel became the founding host of the "New Books in Children's Literature channel" on the New Books Network

Selected publications

* * * * presenting a circumferential overview of

Halitosis Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a symptom in which a noticeably unpleasant breath odour is present. It can result in anxiety among those affected. It is also associated with depression and symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder. Th ...

. * which shows the effect of mouth rinsing on the oral bacteria. * This article shows how hydrophobicity of CPC affects oral bacteria, as the research basis for the invention of a two-phase mouthwash. * which was the basis for the commercial use of sulphide monitors such as the

to measure halitosis. * starting an academic debate on the role of

periodontitis Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a set of inflammatory conditions affecting the tissues surrounding the teeth. In its early stage, called gingivitis, the gums become swollen and red and may bleed. It is considered the main caus ...

in halitosis. * another article which shows the relation between a periodontal test to malodor parameters. * laying an important grounds to research of the psychopathological aspects of halitosis. *

References

External links

Dr. Rosenberg's personal website

Mel Rosenberg's Tel-Aviv University website

Organizer of TEDx Event at Shenkar College

Ourboox, Mel Rosenberg's platform for creating and sharing interactive e-books

Mel's Ten Tips for Avoiding Bad Breath
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