RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Periodontal Disease and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease JF American Dental Hygienists Association JO J Dent Hyg FD American Dental Hygienists Association SP 162 OP 165 VO 85 IS 3 A1 Bowen, Denise M. YR 2011 UL http://jdh.adha.org/content/85/3/162.abstract AB The purpose of Linking Research to Clinical Practice is to present evidence based information to clinical dental hygienists so that they can make informed decisions regarding patient treatment and recommendations. Each issue will feature a different topic area of importance to clinical dental hygienists with A BOTTOM LINE to translate the research findings into clinical application.