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The Oral Microbiome and the Risk of Lung Infection

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Aspirating oral pathogens to the lower airway may cause serious health implications for vulnerable patients.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

After reading this course, the participant should be able to:

  1. Identify the different types of pneumonia.
  2. Discuss the role of oral health in the prevention and treatment of pneumonia.
  3. Define chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
  4. Explain the association between COPD and oral health.

This course was published in the April 2015 issue and expires April 30, 2018. The authors have no commercial conflicts of interest to disclose. This 2 credit hour self-study activity is electronically mediated. 

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Belmont Business Media is an ADA CERP-recognized provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ada.org/cerp. Belmont Business Media Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for AGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2026. Provider ID# 317924
3621 Harbor Blvd., Suite 265, Santa Ana, CA 92704
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