About the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM) The American Board of Wound Management (ABWM), is a voluntary, not-for-profit organization established for the purpose of credentialing multidisciplinary professionals in the field of wound management. ABWM offers three certifications that are nationally accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA):
Thanks for putting up your question on Just Answer. Since your dental hygienist has ruled out any dental/ periodontal issues, I strongly suspect am underlying sytemic problem. About 85% of bad breath cases result from oral conditions. A variety of systemic and extra-oral conditions account for the remainder. Bad breath is caused by volatile sulfur compounds or VSCâs that are produced by anaerobic bacteria in your mouth.
Sulfur is a naturally-occurring mineral that is found mostly near hot springs and volcanic craters. It has a distinct rotten egg smell, caused by sulfur dioxide gas escaping into the air. As a supplement, sulfur is available in two forms: dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and methylsulfonylmethane (MSM). About 15% of DMSO breaks down into MSM in the body. Both have been touted as treatments for pain. MSM occurs naturally in some plants, such as horsetail, fruits and vegetables, some grains, and milk.