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.
Causes of Bad Breath. Over 50 percent of adults complain of chronic bad breath, according to an article in The Journal of Dental Hygiene. Many times, the odor is a temporary occurrence caused by eating certain foods, like garlic, onions and certain spices. Consuming alcohol and smoking or chewing tobacco can also give your breath a foul odor. Preventing bad breath due to these kinds of external factors simply involves avoiding the offensive substance.