Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the general name for a collection of diseases which affect the lungs, including chronic bronchitis, emphysema and chronic obstructive airways disease.COPD is the fourth leading cause of morbidity and mortality, the leading cause of disability and the sixth in prevalence of major conditions.The dental professional therefore must provide correct dental care in the context of such a diagnosis. The dental surgeon in practice today must be prepared to provide care for patients with complex medical conditions. Routine dental care can be provided when the dental health care professionals are knowledgeable about pulmonary diseases and is familiar in the signs, symptoms and management of an emergent episode associated with COPD. Patients with moderate to severe pulmonary disease require a risk assessment for safe and appropriate care.